New Delhi: A decision has been taken to conduct re-polling at 15 polling stations in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The Election Commission has ordered re-polling at 15 polling stations located in the Diamond Harbour and Magrahat West areas of West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district. In accordance with the Commission’s directives, voting at all these centres will take place on May 2, and polling parties have already departed for the same. The voting process will be conducted from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Re-Polling — Key Details at a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Ordered By | Election Commission of India |
| 📅 Re-Polling Date | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| ⏰ Voting Hours | 7:00 AM — 6:00 PM |
| 📍 District | South 24 Parganas, West Bengal |
| 🗳️ Total Booths | 15 polling stations |
| 📣 Reason | Complaints of rigging & irregularities |
| 👤 Key Official | CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal |
| 📅 Results Date | May 4, 2026 |
🗺️ Constituency-Wise Breakdown
| Constituency | AC Number | Booths for Re-Poll |
|---|---|---|
| Magrahat West | AC 142 | 11 booths |
| Diamond Harbour | AC 143 | 4 booths |
| Total | — | 15 booths |
🔍 Why Was Re-Polling Ordered?
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| 📝 Complaints received | Reports of rigging & malpractices at specific booths |
| 👁️ Observer reports | Election observers flagged specific sensitive booths |
| 📍 Pre-identified area | South 24 Parganas was already on the sensitive areas watchlist |
| ⚖️ Legal basis | ECI acted on complaints + observer field reports |
| ✅ Action taken | Re-polling ordered at all flagged booths |
These 15 polling stations include four centres under the 143-Diamond Harbour Assembly Constituency (AC) and 11 centres under the 142-Magrahat West AC, where voting will be held again on Saturday. The Election Commission took this decision based on complaints received and reports of irregularities observed during the voting process—specifically at booths where apprehensions regarding malpractices had been raised.
Election Commission Takes Action Following Complaints
Taking serious cognisance of complaints regarding rigging and irregularities during the West Bengal Assembly elections—which concluded just two days ago—the Commission has decided to conduct re-polling at 15 locations. All the booths scheduled for re-polling fall within the South 24 Parganas district.
Re-polling will be held tomorrow—May 2—at 11 booths in the Magrahat West Assembly constituency and 4 booths in the Diamond Harbour Assembly constituency, both located in the South 24 Parganas district. Before this, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manoj Kumar Agarwal, had indicated that re-polling could be ordered in certain sensitive areas—including South 24 Parganas—based on reports submitted by election observers.
When Will the Results Be Declared?
For information purposes, it should be noted that the results of the West Bengal Assembly elections will be declared on May 4, 2026. Most exit polls have predicted that the BJP will secure an absolute majority. However, it would be premature to make any definitive statements at this stage, as exit polls in India have frequently proven to be inaccurate during past Assembly elections.
