India, April 29 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday sought a report from poll authorities in South 24 Parganas after allegations surfaced that EVMs in multiple booths of Falta assembly constituency were tampered with during the second phase of the West Bengal assembly polls, while sporadic clashes and tension were reported from several constituencies.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanded a repoll in Falta, alleging that the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) was behind the tampering.

"In several polling booths, the option to vote for the BJP has been blocked using a tape, effectively preventing voters from exercising their choice. This is the so-called 'Diamond Harbour Model,' the same template that helped Mamata Ba...