The Election Commission of India began repolling at 15 polling stations in the South 24 Parganas district on May 2, 2026 [1].

These targeted votes occur as the state awaits final results from a high-stakes contest between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (TMC) and Suvendu Adhikari (BJP). The outcome will determine control of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, where exit polls suggest a potential shift in power.

Repolling is taking place at 11 stations in Magrahat Paschim (AC-142) and four stations in Diamond Harbour (AC-143) [1], [3]. The decision follows reports of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering, though official accounts of the security breach vary.

Some reports indicate the repolling was ordered specifically due to these tampering allegations [1]. However, electoral officials have disputed that any security failure occurred.

"There has been no formal complaint filed and no breach in the security of the EVM strong rooms," Manoj Agarwal, Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, said [5].

The localized voting comes as broader projections suggest a significant challenge to the current administration. Recent exit polls predict the BJP could win between 144 and 160 of the 294 total seats [2], [4].

If these projections hold, the BJP would secure more than half of the assembly, a result that would fundamentally alter the political landscape of the state. The Election Commission continues to oversee the process to ensure the validity of the final count.

“Repolling is taking place at 11 stations in Magrahat Paschim and four stations in Diamond Harbour.”

The order for repolling in South 24 Parganas highlights the volatility and intense scrutiny surrounding the 2026 West Bengal elections. While the number of affected booths is small, the contradiction between reported EVM tampering and official denials reflects the deep mistrust between the TMC and BJP. If the exit poll projections of 144 to 160 seats for the BJP are accurate, the state would see its first major change in government in years, making every single polling station a potential flashpoint for legal and political disputes.