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Election Commission assessing repoll pleas in 77 booths across four West Bengal constituencies

The Election Commission said it is examining demands for repolling in 77 booths across four South 24 Parganas Assembly constituencies after the second phase on April 29. Complaints tally 32 from Falta, 29 from Diamond Harbour, 13 from Magrahat, and 3 from Budge Budge.

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Repoll decisions can influence electoral outcomes and public trust in the voting process during a multi-phase election.

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Election Commission assesses repoll pleas in 77 booths

April 30, 2026

The Election Commission is actively examining demands for repolling in 77 booths across Falta (32 complaints), Diamond Harbour (29), Magrahat (13) and Budge Budge (3) after the second phase.

Second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections held

April 29, 2026

The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections was held on April 29, 2026 in four Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district.