Trinamool Congress says voters across Bengal backed development and the party’s “Joraphool” symbol in decisive fashion, while urging that its democratic mandate be protected. The Election Commission has ordered a repoll in Falta constituency on May 21, with votes to be counted on May 24, intensifying attention on what the final tally will reflect.
With West Bengal Assembly election results set for May 4, the Election Commission has ordered a repoll in Falta, extending uncertainty for that constituency. Fresh voting will take place at all polling stations, including auxiliary polling stations, from 7 AM to 6 PM on May 21, with counting scheduled for May 24—delaying the final outcome for voters there.
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BJP leader Dilip Ghosh welcomed the Election Commission of India’s decision to repoll all 285 polling stations in Falta. He said the move protects voters’ democratic rights, after many were reportedly prevented from voting earlier. Fresh polling is set for May 21, following allegations of major electoral offenses recorded on April 29.
Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee hit back after the Election Commission ordered fresh polling in Falta, defending the party’s standing in the constituency. Challenging BJP leader Amit Malviya’s remarks, Banerjee used the phrase “Bangla Birodhi Gujarati gang” and urged the opposition to contest from Falta, while positioning himself as both a Lok Sabha representative and an active election strategist.
The Election Commission of India has ordered fresh elections in Bengal’s Falta Assembly Constituency on May 21, 2026, holding voting across all 285 polling stations. The move follows reports of severe electoral offenses and alleged subversion of the democratic process during the April 29, 2026 polls. Vote counting is scheduled for May 24, 2026.
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