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BJP leader praises ECI repoll in Falta after 285 stations vote cancelled

Politics
Published on 3 May 2026
BJP leader praises ECI repoll in Falta after 285 stations vote cancelled

Vote was disrupted across all stations, ECI ordered fresh polls

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.

  • ECI ordered repolling at all 285 polling stations in Falta
  • BJP’s Dilip Ghosh called it a respect for democratic rights
  • Fresh voting scheduled for May 21 after April 29 offences
  • Earlier voting was marked by claims of voters being blocked
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