- By Raju Kumar
- Fri, 01 May 2026 06:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
West Bengal Elections 2026: The Election Commission Of India on Friday announced repolling on 15 booths in the South 24 Parganas districts day after receiving 77 complaints related to EVMs. According to the poll body, 11 booths of Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency and 4 booths of Diamond Harbour seat in South 24 Parganas will undergo repolling on 2nd May.
Earlier, the Election Commission swung into action after receiving complaints about the malfunctioning and tampering with EVMs at some polling booths during the second phase of polling held on April 29.
Addressing people's concerns, the poll body initiated a "high-level" investigation to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
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Repolling After Probe On Complaints
The development comes hours after West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal said that there were chances of repolling at two to three locations in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
"There are chances of a repoll at 2-3 locations in South 24 Parganas. The Observer will file a report; it will be clear in some time. There is not 100% confirmation of the same. Repolling will happen at a few locations, but it will be clear only after a report from the Observer. The information will be available within 2 hours," he said.
According to sources, West Bengal CEO's office has approached the Election Commission of India for the repolling at 15 polling booths, four at Diamond Harbour and 11 at Paschim Mogra Hatt, on the recommendation of returning officers.
This comes after the alleged taping over the BJP's button on the EVM in the Falta of the South 24 Parganas district sparked a controversy.
On the day of polling, Agarwal said that the polling booths with taping of any EVM button will undergo repolling, after the BJP alleged irregularities in Falta under the Diamond Harbour constituency.
The final phase of polling for the high-octane West Bengal assembly elections concluded at 6 PM, with voter turnout hitting remarkable numbers at 90% before the closing hour. The counting of voters will take place on May 4.
(With ANI Inputs)