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.