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ECI orders probe into missing booth footage in Jahangir Khan Falta amid repolls talk
Politics
Published on 1 May 2026
A ‘blind spot’ clip is missing, and repolls may follow
The Election Commission of India has ordered a probe into allegations of missing booth footage linked to Jahangir Khan’s Falta constituency in West Bengal. The move comes amid claims of EVM tampering and voter obstruction, with officials proposing up to 30 repolls. Investigators are expected to review what happened during the polling and assess whether evidence gaps could affect results.
- ECI launches an inquiry into missing booth footage in Falta
- Claims of EVM tampering and voter obstruction are under scrutiny
- Up to 30 repolls have been proposed in West Bengal
- Review will focus on evidence gaps and polling procedure
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