West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claims the Trinamool Congress will win over 200 seats in the assembly elections, dismissing exit polls as stock market manipulation. She also criticized the Central Armed Police Forces for alleged brutality against her party workers.
The Election Commission has ordered repolling in 15 polling stations across Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, following the second phase of Assembly elections on April 29. The repolling will take place on May 2 between 7 am and 6 pm. The decision follows allegations of irregularities, particularly in Diamond Harbour's Falta segment, where the BJP alleged EVM buttons were covered with tape to prevent voters from selecting their party. Counting is scheduled for May 4.
The Election Commission has ordered repolling in 15 booths across two assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, following reports of irregularities during the second phase of Bengal polls. Eleven booths in Magrahat West and four in Diamond Harbour will see repolling on Saturday after allegations that CCTV cameras were switched off and EVMs were tampered with using tape to cover party symbols. Special observer Subrata Gupta recommended the repolling after scrutiny revealed disturbing findings, including network disruptions preventing real-time monitoring.
The Election Commission has ordered repolling at 15 polling stations in Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, after declaring the April 29 voting void due to violence. Fresh polling will be held on May 2 from 7 am to 6 pm. The state recorded a remarkable voter turnout of over 90 percent in both phases on April 23 and April 29. Results will be announced on May 4.
