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West Bengal CEO Orders Repoll If EVM Buttons Were Tampered After BJP Tape Allegations
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
A single booth claim could trigger repoll across West Bengal
West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Officer said repolling will be held for any booth where EVM buttons are found tampered, after BJP alleged tape was used to block its candidate’s voting option in Falta. BJP called it part of a wider pattern. The second phase of polling recorded 39.97% turnout by 11 am.
- CEO promises repoll if EVM button tampering is verified
- BJP alleges tape blocked its option in Falta
- BJP claims similar irregularities elsewhere
- Second phase turnout hits 39.97% by 11 am
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