South 24 Parganas, May 24 -- The counting of votes for the high-stakes Falta Assembly constituency repoll in West Bengal has taken a decisive turn. BJP candidate Debangshu Panda has established a commanding lead as officials move through the 21 scheduled rounds of counting under heavy institutional security.

Panda is leading by over 9,000 votes after the first round of counting on Sunday. The atmosphere outside counting centres has turned celebratory for the BJP, with supporters breaking out in early cheers, distributing sweets, and raising slogans as consecutive rounds reinforce Panda's widening margin.

According to the latest data from the Election Commission of India (ECI), following the initial blocks of counting, Panda is leading a...