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EVM tampering claims trigger repoll in South 24 Parganas with tighter vigilance

Politics
Published on 2 May 2026
EVM tampering claims trigger repoll in South 24 Parganas with tighter vigilance

Security stays the same scale, but observers go stricter

Ahead of repolling in 15 booths in South 24 Parganas, Special Electoral Roll Observer Subrata Gupta said the security deployment will remain at the same scale, but vigilance will be heightened. The repoll follows reports of possible EVM tampering during the April 29 elections. Officials are preparing revised safeguards to address concerns and ensure a fair vote.

  • Repolling is set for 15 booths in South 24 Parganas
  • Observer Subrata Gupta says security scale stays unchanged
  • Vigilance and monitoring will be increased for the repoll
  • Decision follows EVM tampering reports from April 29
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