Falta election results LIVE: ECI begins counting of votes amid tight security outside strong rooms
The Election Commission of India has commenced counting votes in the Falta constituency following a repoll. Tight security measures are in place as results are anticipated by evening. Key candidates include BJP's Debangshu Panda and Congress's Abdul Razzak Molla, while TMC's Jahangir Khan withdrew his nomination prior to the repoll.
- ▪The counting of votes began at 8 am on May 24, 2026.
- ▪More than 87 percent of the 2.36 lakh voters participated in the repoll.
- ▪The repoll was ordered due to allegations of EVM tampering and irregularities during the initial voting on April 29.
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LiveFalta election results LIVE: ECI begins counting of votes amid tight security outside strong roomsBy HT News DeskUpdated on: May 24, 2026 9:21:32 AM ISTFalta election results LIVE: Among key candidates in this seat are BJP's Debangshu Panda and the Congress's Abdul Razzak Molla. In a surprise development just ahead of the repoll, TMC's Jahangir Khan had announced the withdrawal of his nomination.Key Events10 Sec agoRepolling voter turnout7 Mins agoRepolling across 285 booths in Falta8 Mins agoResults expected to be announced by evening14 Mins agoWhy was repoll ordered in Falta?17 Mins agoWho are the key candidates in fray?25 Mins agoCounting of votes underway in Bengal's FaltaWomen voters are in a queue as they wait to cast their vote at the polling station during the repolling for…
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