Repolling in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas saw voting paused for over an hour after an EVM malfunction at a polling booth in Diamond Harbour. Voting began early at 7 AM across multiple booths in Diamond Harbour and Magrahat Paschim, but electors were left waiting in long queues while officials addressed the technical issue.
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.
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West Bengal exit polls point to a tight fight between BJP and TMC, but the predictions have sparked concern across the border. Bangladesh MP Akhtar Hussain said a BJP victory could trigger a refugee crisis in Dhaka, warning of a possible return of undocumented migrants. The remarks underline how illegal immigration remains an election-sensitive issue.
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