The Election Commission of India has ordered repolling in West Bengal’s Falta on May 21 following clashes between BJP and TMC supporters in the area. The decision comes after polling-related tensions and disruptions, prompting the ECI to re-conduct the vote at the affected location. The repolling date aims to restore fairness and ensure the outcome reflects voters’ will.
Election officials are investigating allegations of EVM tampering in West Bengal after missing webcasting footage was flagged in Falta, Diamond Harbour, and Magrahat West. The ECI is looking into whether election records were altered or lost, and re-polling has been proposed for 15 booths linked to the complaints, raising fresh concerns about transparency.
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