Repoll Ordered in West Bengal Amid Allegations of Electoral Malpractice

The Election Commission has scheduled a repoll in 15 polling stations within two West Bengal assembly constituencies, following electoral malpractice reports. The repolls will occur on May 2 in Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour. Allegations and political tensions have surfaced between the BJP and the TMC regarding election integrity.

The Election Commission announced on Friday that a repoll will take place in 15 polling stations across two assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. This decision follows significant reports of electoral malpractices.

Slated for May 2, the repolls will cover 11 polling stations in the Magrahat Paschim constituency and four in Diamond Harbour. The commission is currently deciding on holding a repoll in the Falta constituency, awaiting further reports from the assembly segment, according to an EC official.

Tensions are rising as the BJP accuses the TMC of malpractices. The repoll decision has triggered competing narratives: TMC alleging that BJP's defeat fears fuel these demands, while the BJP supports the decision to ensure fair elections. Special observer Subrata Gupta has been deputed to verify these claims on the ground.