07:13 AM, 02-May-2026
Long queues of voters started since morning
As part of the West Bengal Assembly elections, re-voting is being held today at 15 polling stations in Diamond Harbor and Magarhat West areas of South 24 Parganas district. Long queues of voters were seen since morning at booth number 117 located at Bagda Junior High School in Diamond Harbour. Re-polling is taking place in 11 booths Magarhat West and 4 booths Diamond Harbour. Voting has started at seven in the morning. Tight security arrangements have been made and people are peacefully exercising their franchise.
06:50 AM, 02-May-2026
West Bengal Repolling LIVE: Repolling begins at 15 booths in Bengal, voters standing in queue; tight security
Re-polling is being conducted at some booths in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Long queues of voters were seen in Diamond Harbor and Magarhat West seats of South 24 Parganas district since morning. Strict security arrangements have been made outside the polling stations. People are coming peacefully to exercise their franchise.
How strict are the security and arrangements?
This time the administration has tightened security to prevent any kind of disturbance. Central forces and police have been deployed at every booth. Long queues are seen outside the polling stations, but the situation remains peaceful. Officials say that every vote is important and conducting fair elections is their priority. Voters also seem to be more alert and aware this time.
What is the reason for re-voting?
The Election Commission had taken this big decision after receiving many complaints during the second phase of voting held on April 29. The Commission had received complaints of irregularities and tampering in voting. After this, on the basis of investigation, re-voting was ordered at 15 polling stations. These include 11 booths in Magarhat West and 4 booths in Diamond Harbour. The Commission says that it is important for voters to get a chance to vote properly.
TMC made this allegation on the Election Commission
BJP welcomed the Election Commission’s decision and said that re-polling should be held in more booths. Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress accused BJP of conspiring to defame the state. BJP leader Amit Malviya had earlier alleged that voters were stopped at many places. Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said that this time due to strictness people have been able to vote without fear and a big change is about to come in Bengal.
What are the instructions of the Election Commission?
The Election Commission has clearly said that wherever complaints of irregularities are received, strict action will be taken. The Commission has directed that a comprehensive announcement should be made in the polling areas and every information should be given to the candidates. The objective of the Commission is clear that every vote should be counted correctly and democracy should be strengthened.