West Bengal Re-Poll LIVE Updates: 90% Turnout Recorded Across 15 Polling Stations In Two Seats
The Election Commission of India ordered repolling in 15 polling booths in West Bengal's Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies due to allegations of electoral malpractice. Repolling took place on May 2 with around 87% voter turnout.
The Election Commission of India ordered fresh voting in 15 polling booths in West Bengal after complaints of irregularities during the second phase of Assembly elections held on April 29. Repolling took place on May 2 between 7 am and 6 pm in Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies. The decision followed reports from local election officials and concerns raised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding EVM tampering and voters being prevented from casting their votes freely. Around 87% voter turnout was recorded by the end of the repolling. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee held a meeting with counting agents, predicting the party would secure over 200 of the 294 assembly seats. The counting of votes will be done on May 4.
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