West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: EC Orders Repoll In Diamond Harbour, Magrahat Paschim On May 2 After Complaints
· Free Press Journal
The Election Commission of India has ordered fresh polling at 15 booths in West Bengal after receiving complaints of irregularities during voting. The affected constituencies include Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour.
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15 BOOTHS GO INTO REPOLLING TOMORROW IN WEST BENGAL
Repolling will be conducted in 15 booths across West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on May 2
11 booths fall under Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency, while 4 booths are in Diamond Harbour Assembly… pic.twitter.com/bzDflD9J0f
According to the official directive, repolling will be conducted at 11 polling stations in Magrahat Paschim and four in Diamond Harbour. The decision follows reports submitted by Returning Officers and election observers regarding the Assembly polls held on April 29, 2026.
Citing provisions under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Commission declared the earlier polling at these booths invalid after reviewing all relevant circumstances. The order, issued by the state’s Chief Electoral Officer, confirmed that the affected votes would be nullified.
'Ensure Free, Fair And Fearless Polls In West Bengal': ECI Instructs OfficialsElection Commission of India orders Repolling on select booths of Mograhat West and Diamond Harbour ACs in West Bengal. pic.twitter.com/exZYV4oDvZ
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The repoll has been scheduled for May 2, 2026, with voting to take place during designated hours at the identified polling stations.
The move comes as part of the Commission’s efforts to ensure free and fair elections and address concerns raised during the polling process.