Election officials in West Bengal began repolling at 15 polling booths on Saturday under tight security measures [1], [2].
The move follows allegations of Electronic Voting Machine tampering during the second phase of polling on Thursday [1]. Because the integrity of the vote is central to democratic legitimacy, these targeted repolls aim to resolve disputes over the validity of the initial results in affected areas.
Repolling is taking place across two assembly constituencies [1] located in the South 24 Parganas district [1], [2]. The process began at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to continue until 6 p.m. [1], [2].
Security forces have been deployed around the sites to prevent further disruptions. The decision to hold new elections at these specific locations was triggered by reports that the voting process was compromised during the previous session [1].
Officials are overseeing the process to ensure that the 15 booths [1] operate without interference. The South 24 Parganas district remains a focal point of the current electoral cycle, a region where security remains a high priority for the administration [1], [2].
While the repolling affects only a small number of booths, the incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding EVM security in the region. Election officials said the measures are necessary to ensure a fair and transparent outcome for the two involved constituencies [1].
“Repolling is taking place across two assembly constituencies”
The decision to conduct repolling in South 24 Parganas underscores the volatility of the electoral process in West Bengal. By addressing alleged EVM tampering through immediate repolls, officials are attempting to mitigate legal challenges and public distrust that could jeopardize the final certification of the election results.
