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Suvendu Adhikari backs repoll in Magrahat West, demands Falta also gets recount
Politics
Published on 2 May 2026
He claims the BJP symbol was covered with tape
West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari welcomed repolling across 15 polling stations in Magrahat West amid allegations of EVM tampering. While praising the action, he urged that repolls should extend to the entire Falta assembly segment too, saying the BJP’s lotus symbol was allegedly covered with tape at some booths. The dispute adds pressure to election officials.
- Suvendu Adhikari supports repolls in Magrahat West
- He wants repolling extended across the full Falta segment
- Allegations include EVM and booth-level tampering claims
- Claim involves the BJP symbol reportedly covered with tape
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