Peaceful Repolling Marks High Voter Turnout in West Bengal

Repolling occurred on Monday at a booth each in Barasat and Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituencies, West Bengal. The turnout was high, with 75.17% in Barasat's Deganga and 80.46% in Kakdwip, Mathurapur. Officials confirmed peaceful proceedings, based on prior recommendations by returning officers and observers.

Repolling took place Monday at booths in West Bengal's Barasat and Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituencies, officials confirmed.

Voter turnout was substantial, with Deganga in Barasat registering 75.17% and Kakdwip in Mathurapur 80.46%.

'Repolling was peaceful in both booths. There was no untoward incident,' an official stated to PTI. The repolling started at 7 am and concluded at 6 pm. The decision came on Sunday, following reports from returning officers and observers. Initial voting occurred on June 1 during the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha election.