The Election Commission of India ordered a repoll in the Falta Assembly constituency on Thursday after canceling a previous election [1, 2].

The exercise follows serious allegations of electronic voting machine (EVM) tampering and other voting irregularities that occurred during the original vote on April 29, 2026 [3, 4, 5]. This repoll serves as a critical measure to restore electoral integrity in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal [1, 6].

Voting began at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to close at 6 p.m. today [1, 2]. A total of 285 booths are operational across the constituency to facilitate the process [2, 3, 4]. According to official data, 236,000 people are eligible to vote, including 115,000 women, and nine individuals belonging to the third gender [4].

Security forces and polling officials have been deployed to prevent further disruptions. A poll panel official said, "The repoll to the Falta Assembly constituency saw a voter turnout of nearly 43 per cent till 12 pm, with no untoward incident reported from anywhere" [1].

Voter participation increased throughout the day. Reports indicated a turnout of 74.10% by 3 p.m. [2]. Later figures suggested an overall turnout of approximately 87% [5].

The Election Commission's decision to void the April 29 results highlights the severity of the reported tampering [3, 5]. The repoll is being closely monitored by political figures, including representatives from the BJP and TMC [1, 2].

Official counting for the Falta Assembly seat is scheduled for May 24, 2026 [2].

“The repoll to the Falta Assembly constituency saw a voter turnout of nearly 43 per cent till 12 pm”

The necessity of a full repoll in Falta underscores the ongoing tension and volatility surrounding electoral processes in West Bengal. By canceling the original vote due to EVM tampering allegations, the Election Commission is attempting to mitigate legal challenges and public distrust in the digital voting system, though the high security presence indicates a continued risk of local instability.