BJP leader Dilip Ghosh welcomed the Election Commission of India’s decision to repoll all 285 polling stations in Falta. He said the move protects voters’ democratic rights, after many were reportedly prevented from voting earlier. Fresh polling is set for May 21, following allegations of major electoral offenses recorded on April 29.
The Election Commission of India has ordered repolling in West Bengal’s Falta on May 21 following clashes between BJP and TMC supporters in the area. The decision comes after polling-related tensions and disruptions, prompting the ECI to re-conduct the vote at the affected location. The repolling date aims to restore fairness and ensure the outcome reflects voters’ will.
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Election officials are investigating allegations of EVM tampering in West Bengal after missing webcasting footage was flagged in Falta, Diamond Harbour, and Magrahat West. The ECI is looking into whether election records were altered or lost, and re-polling has been proposed for 15 booths linked to the complaints, raising fresh concerns about transparency.
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