India's Election Commission ordered repolling across all 285 polling stations in West Bengal's Falta Assembly constituency on May 21, 2026. The decision follows complaints of severe electoral offences during polling on April 29. Results for the other 293 seats will be declared on May 4.
On May 2, 2026, India's Election Commission ordered repolling in all 285 polling stations, including auxiliary ones, of West Bengal's Falta Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district. The ECI cited reports of "severe electoral offences and subversion of democratic process" on April 29, including black tape or perfume on EVM ballot unit buttons, voter intimidation, unauthorized party cadres inside booths, companions casting votes, and missing video footage.
Villagers in Hasimnagar alleged that Israfil, a panchayat pradhan close to TMC candidate Jahangir Khan, threatened violence and arson after results. Hundreds of residents, including women waving BJP flags, blocked roads demanding repolling. CRPF was heavily deployed amid rising tensions.
Repolling is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 21, with counting on May 24. Earlier on May 2, repolling occurred at 11 booths in Magrahat Paschim and 4 in Diamond Harbour. West Bengal Assembly polls were held in two phases on April 23 and 29.
