Election Commission
Police raid election commission over ballot shortages
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Police raided the National Election Commission on June 11 over ballot shortages that disrupted voting at 26 polling stations during the June 3 local elections, as protests demanding a rerun continue.
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.
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Election Commission rejected TMC's allegations of postal ballot tampering in West Bengal strong rooms during a press conference. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited a Kolkata strong room and raised concerns over irregularities. Vote counting is scheduled for May 4.
The Election Commission is considering deploying central forces to protect special roll observers in West Bengal following disruptions and attacks during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. TMC workers disrupted hearings on Monday over the exclusion of party-affiliated Booth Level Assistants. Officials have requested enhanced security amid rising tensions.
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The draft electoral rolls for Puducherry, following the Special Intensive Revision, show more than 103,000 names removed, reducing the total electorate to 918,111. This revision, part of a nationwide effort, identified deceased voters, those who shifted or were absent, and duplicates. Eligible individuals can file claims and objections until January 15, 2026.