Goa, May 1 -- The Election Commission of India has ordered repolling in 15 polling booths across West Bengal's Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies following reports of voting irregularities during the April 29 phase of the 2026 Assembly elections. According to the official directive issued by the state's Chief Electoral Officer, the earlier polling at these stations has been declared void under Section 58(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Out of the 15 booths, 11 are located in Magrahat Paschim, while the remaining four fall within Diamond Harbour. Fresh polling is scheduled for May 2, with voting to take place between 7 am and 6 pm. Authorities have instructed officials to ensure wide public awareness, in...