West Bengal election 2026 LIVE: Voting begins as 15 booths see repolling; tight security in place
Repolling began at 15 polling stations in two assembly constituencies in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on May 2, 2026, following allegations of EVM tampering during the second phase of voting. The Election Commission received at least 77 complaints about tampering, including reports of EVM buttons being taped or altered. Tight security was maintained as voters returned to cast ballots in the affected areas.
- ▪Repolling was conducted at 11 polling stations in Magrahat Paschim and four in Diamond Harbour due to EVM tampering allegations.
- ▪The Election Commission received at least 77 complaints related to EVM tampering during the second phase of the West Bengal elections.
- ▪In some cases, EVM buttons were covered with tape, inked, or treated with attar to identify voters.
- ▪The BJP alleged that the ruling Trinamool Congress was behind the tampering and demanded a repoll.
- ▪West Bengal's chief electoral officer confirmed repolling would occur where EVM buttons were found taped.
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LiveWest Bengal election 2026 LIVE: Voting begins as 15 booths see repolling; tight security in placeBy Aryan MudgalUpdated on: May 02, 2026 7:12:29 AM ISTWest Bengal election 2026 LIVE: Repolling began at 7 am on Saturday at 15 polling stations in two assembly constituencies of West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district. This comes after reports of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering during the second phase of polling on Wednesday.Key Events7 Mins agoWhy is voting being held again in 2 seats?14 Mins agoRepolling at 15 booths in 2 assembly seats begins23 Mins agoVoter turnout in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Bengal elections29 Mins agoECI received at least 77 EVM tampering complaints44 Mins agoRepolling in 15 polling stations todayWest Bengal election 2026 LIVE: Voters queue outside a…
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