The Election Commission of India conducted repolling at 15 polling stations in two assembly constituencies of the South 24 Parganas district today [1].
These corrective measures are critical to ensuring the integrity of the 2026 West Bengal assembly election. Allegations of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering during the second phase of polling necessitated the redo to prevent the disenfranchisement of voters, or the inclusion of fraudulent ballots.
The repolling exercise focused on specific areas within the South 24 Parganas district where the integrity of the initial vote was questioned [1]. Officials targeted 15 booths across two assembly seats to resolve the disputes [1].
Reports regarding the exact start time of the voting process varied. One report said that repolling began at 7 a.m. [1], while another source said that voting began at 2 p.m. [2].
The decision to hold new elections follows reports of EVM tampering during the second phase of the general polling process [1]. The Election Commission implemented these measures to address the irregularities and maintain public trust in the electoral system.
Election officials oversaw the process to ensure the 15 stations complied with standard voting protocols [1]. The focus remained on the two affected assembly constituencies to ensure the final count reflects the actual will of the voters in South 24 Parganas.
“Repolling was held at 15 booths in two constituencies of South 24 Parganas.”
The order for repolling highlights the ongoing tension surrounding EVM reliability in high-stakes regional elections. While the scale of the redo is limited to 15 booths, the necessity of such an action suggests a vulnerability in the second phase of polling that could lead to wider legal challenges or demands for audits if tampering claims persist across other districts.
