Election Commission Eyes Re-polling in South 24 Parganas Amid Allegations

The Election Commission is considering re-polling in 77 booths of South 24 Parganas after receiving complaints of irregularities following West Bengal's recent elections. Allegations include EVM tampering and violation of voting secrecy. Special Observer Subrata Gupta is conducting inspections to determine the necessity of re-polling.

The Election Commission is actively addressing calls for re-polling across 77 booths in South 24 Parganas following the latest phase of West Bengal elections. The requests primarily come from political entities citing mishaps such as EVM faults and booth capture attempts.

In response to the 32 complaints from Falta and others, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has directed Special Observer Subrata Gupta to verify claims on-site, with a focus on ensuring fair elections. Gupta's ground report will heavily influence the panel's decision on re-polling.

Notably, accusations of undercover surveillance and tampered voting machines underscore the demands. With Gupta's inspections underway, a decision on re-polling could come as soon as the inspection concludes, underscoring the commission's vigilance in maintaining electoral integrity.