Repolling at 15 booths in two West Bengal constituencies slated for May 2, 2026

Following complaints of irregularities, the Election Commission of India ordered repolling at 15 polling stations across Magrahat Paschim (11 stations) and Diamond Harbour (4 stations). The fresh poll will be held on May 2, 2026, from 7 am to 6 pm. The order cites reports from Returning Officers and Observers and directs widest publicity and written notice to contesting candidates about the fresh poll. Booths listed include Magrahat Paschim: 46-Uttar Yearpur F.P School, Room 2; 126 Najra F.P School, Room 1; 127 Najra F.P School, Room 2; 128 Deula F.P School, Room 1; 142 Ghola Noyapara Girls' High Madrasha, Room 2; 214 Ektara Malaya F.P School, Room 1; 215 Ektara Malaya F.P School, Room 2; 216 Ektara Malaya Dhora F.P School, Room 1; 230 Bahirpuya Kurkuriya F.P School, Room 1; 231 Bahirpuya Kurkuriya F.P School, Room 2; 232 Bahirpuya Kurkuria F.P School, Room 3. Diamond Harbour booths: 117 Bagda Junior High School; 179 Chandra F.P School, Room 2; 194 Haridevpur F.P School; 243 Roynagar F.P School, Room 2.

The Election Commission reported a combined turnout of 92.47% across the two phases (April 23 and April 29) for West Bengal's General Election 2026.

The second phase of voting in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election 2026 occurred on April 29.

Voting in West Bengal for the General Election to the Legislative Assembly 2026 occurred in Phase 1 on April 23, as part of two-phase polling.

Votes will be counted on May 4, 2026.

West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal dismissed the Trinamool's allegations that ballot boxes were opened in the absence of authorised representatives.

Kolkata Police banned gatherings in seven areas where votes will be counted, following protests at Netaji Indoor Stadium. The measure is part of security arrangements around the counting locations.

Repolling at the listed 15 booths is scheduled for May 2, 2026, with polling hours from 7 am to 6 pm.

The booths for repolling are Magrahat Paschim: 46-Uttar Yearpur F.P School, Room 2; 126 Najra F.P School, Room 1; 127 Najra F.P School, Room 2; 128 Deula F.P School, Room 1; 142 Ghola Noyapara Girls' High Madrasha, Room 2; 214 Ektara Malaya F.P School, Room 1; 215 Ektara Malaya F.P School, Room 2; 216 Ektara Malaya Dhora F.P School, Room 1; 230 Bahirpuya Kurkuriya F.P School, Room 1; 231 Bahirpuya Kurkuriya F.P School, Room 2; 232 Bahirpuya Kurkuria F.P School, Room 3. Diamond Harbour: 117 Bagda Junior High School; 179 Chandra F.P School, Room 2; 194 Haridevpur F.P School; 243 Roynagar F.P School, Room 2. Polling will run from 7 am to 6 pm.

In a formal order, the Commission declared the polling on 29 April 2026 at the affected polling stations void and fixed May 2, 2026 as the date for a fresh poll at the 15 booths, with polling from 7 am to 6 pm. It directed widest publicity and written notices to contesting candidates about the fresh poll.

The article reports that repolling will be held at 15 booths (11 in Magrahat Paschim, 4 in Diamond Harbour) following irregularities. The fresh poll is scheduled for May 2, 2026, with polling from 7 am to 6 pm. The Election Commission calls for widest publicity and written notices to candidates about the fresh poll.

Voting in West Bengal occurred in two phases, with Phase I on April 23 and Phase II on April 29, 2026. The Election Commission reported a combined turnout of 92.47%, described as the highest-ever turnout since Independence.