Repolling At 15 Booths In West Bengal: Date, Time, Key Details

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Election Commission of India has ordered repolling at 15 polling booths across West Bengal following complaints of irregularities during the recent Assembly elections. The repoll will be held on May 2 in booths located in the Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies of South 24 Parganas district. In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of Bengal, the Election Commission (EC) said the repolling has been ordered based on inputs received from the state poll machinery and voting will be held from 7 am to 6 pm.

Why Repolling Was Ordered

The poll panel declared voting held on April 29 in these booths void after receiving complaints and reports of disruptions and possible irregularities.Officials had earlier indicated that repolling would be conducted wherever credible evidence of tampering or violations surfaced, particularly in sensitive booths.

Where Repolling Will Take Place

1. 11 booths in Magrahat Paschim
2. 4 booths in Diamond Harbour

These areas had witnessed complaints ranging from alleged EVM issues to disruptions during polling.

Repoll Timing

While booth-specific schedules are issued locally, polling in West Bengal is typically conducted between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, as per standard Election Commission guidelines.The decision comes amid a politically charged atmosphere in the state, with multiple parties raising concerns over alleged irregularities during voting.The Election Commission has said the move is aimed at ensuring a free, fair, and transparent electoral process, especially in booths flagged as sensitive. The repoll results will be included in the final counting, making these booths crucial in closely contested constituencies.