With the conclusion of the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly election, focus has now shifted to the possibility of re-polling in certain constituencies following allegations of irregularities.
The Returning Officer (RO) of the Diamond Harbour Assembly constituency has recommended fresh polling in four specific booths. Confirming the development, Election Observer Subrata Gupta said that the recommendation has been submitted based on a preliminary scrutiny report.
According to Gupta, the Election Commission is currently examining whether the recommendation stems from technical glitches or disturbances reported on polling day. “The proposal has been made after an initial review of the reports received during the scrutiny process,” he said.
Concerns have also surfaced in other parts of South 24 Parganas. Allegations regarding discrepancies in polling records have been raised in several booths across the Falta and Magrahat West constituencies. Officials confirmed that detailed reports on these booths have already been forwarded to the Election Commission for further evaluation.
Gupta clarified that both the Returning Officer and the Election Observer are limited to submitting reports and recommendations. The final decision on whether re-polling will be conducted lies solely with the Commission.
If the Commission determines that the polling process in the identified booths lacked transparency or was compromised, dates for re-polling could be announced in the coming days.
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