Voting begins for re-polling in Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal
Voting for the re-polling in the Falta Assembly seat of West Bengal commenced on May 21, 2026, under tight security. Over 2.36 lakh voters are eligible to participate, with significant measures taken to prevent irregularities following previous polling issues. The re-polling was ordered by the Election Commission after allegations of tampering with electronic voting machines were reported during the initial election.
- ▪Voting began at 7 a.m. for the re-polling of the Falta Assembly seat.
- ▪More than 2.36 lakh voters, including women and members of the third gender, are eligible to vote across 285 booths.
- ▪The Election Commission ordered the re-polling due to large-scale irregularities reported during the initial polling on April 29.
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Voting began on Thursday (May 21, 2026) morning for the re-polling to the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, amid tight security, officials said.More than 2.36 lakh people, including 1.15 lakh women and nine belonging to the third gender, are eligible to cast their votes across 285 booths in this re-polling, which commenced at 7 a.m,, they said. EC doubles security arrangements for Falta repoll in West BengalPolling for the Falta Assembly seat was held in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 29.
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