Bengal: EC orders repoll at 15 booths in South 24 Parganas district

May 1, 2026 - 20:30

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The Election Commission has ordered a repoll at 15 polling stations in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Saturday from 7 am to 6 pm, ANI reported.

Repolling will be held at 11 electoral booths in the Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency and four stations in the Diamond Harbour Assembly constituency.

Voting at these booths had taken place on Wednesday during the second phase of the Assembly elections. However, the Election Commission declared the polls void under Section 58(2) of the 1951 Representation of the People Act.

The decision was based on reports submitted by returning officers and observers, the commission’s order stated, according to ANI.

The votes will be counted on Monday.
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