The Election Commission of India has ordered repolling at 15 polling booths in West Bengal on May 2, with a possibility of extending the same to 30 additional booths following reports of irregularities during the recent assembly elections.
Repolling Details
According to officials, the repolling will take place at four booths in Diamond Harbour and 11 booths in Magrahat Paschim assembly constituencies. The decision comes after complaints of violence, rigging, and malfunctioning of electronic voting machines at these locations.
Further Scrutiny
The Election Commission is also reviewing reports from 30 other booths across the state where similar issues were reported. A final decision on repolling at these booths is expected after a thorough investigation. The commission has deployed additional security forces to ensure peaceful voting during the repolling process.
Political parties, including the Trinamool Congress and the BJP, have welcomed the commission's decision, though they have also raised concerns about the overall conduct of the elections in the state. The West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 have witnessed several instances of violence and allegations of malpractice, prompting the EC to take stringent measures.
Voters in the affected booths are urged to exercise their franchise on May 2, and the commission has assured that all necessary arrangements have been made for a smooth and fair polling process.
