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Peaceful Re-Polling Underway at 15 Booths in Bengal, Over 55% Turnout in 6 Hours

Re-polling at 15 booths in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, started peacefully on Saturday with blanket security from central and state forces. The average voter turnout reached 55.57% in the first six hours until 1 pm. Voters reported no tension at polling stations in Magrahat (Paschim) and Diamond Harbour constituencies. Polling will continue until 6 pm or until the last voter in the queue casts their vote.

Key Points: Bengal Re-Polling: 55% Turnout in 6 Hours at 15 Booths

  • Re-polling underway at 15 booths in South 24 Parganas
  • Average voter turnout 55.57% in first six hours
  • Polling peaceful under central forces and state police
  • Voting continues until 6 pm or last voter
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Peaceful re-polling at 15 booths in Bengal so far, over 55 pc voter turnout in first 6 hours

Re-polling at 15 booths in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas remains peaceful with over 55% voter turnout in first 6 hours under central forces' security.

"There had been absolutely no tension on the re-polling day - Voters at Diamond Harbour and Magrahat (Paschim)"

Kolkata, May 2

The re-polling for 15 polling booths under two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, which started at 7 a.m. on Saturday, has been peaceful so far, with the polling process going on under blanket security coverage of central forces assisted by personnel from the state police forces.

The average polling percentage in all 15 polling booths combined had been 55.57 in the first six hours of polling till 1 p.m. The average polling percentage for the 11 polling booths under the Magrahat (Paschim) Assembly constituency stood at 54.9 till 1 p.m. On the other hand, the average polling percentage in the four polling booths under Diamond Harbour constituency had been 56.33 till the same period, as per figures provided by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal.

Voting is taking place at booths 46, 126, 127, 128, 142, 214, 215, 216, 230, 231, 232 in Magrahat (Paschim) and 117, 179, 194, 243 in Diamond Harbour.

Even the voters standing at the queues of the polling booths, both in Diamond Harbour and Magrahat (Paschim) constituencies, told media persons that there had been absolutely no tension on the re-polling day.

Officially, the polling at these 15 booths will continue till 6 p.m. However, in case some voters are found standing in the queue at 6 p.m., then polling will continue until the last voter casts his/her vote.

Both Diamond Harbour and Magrahat (Paschim) Assembly constituencies went to the polls in the second phase of the two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal on April 29.

The two-phase Assembly polls in West Bengal were conducted on April 23 and April 29. In the first phase, there was polling for 152 assembly constituencies, and in the second phase, there was polling for the remaining 142 Assembly constituencies.

The counting of votes will be taken up on May 4

- IANS

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Priya S
55% turnout in just 6 hours is decent, but I wish there was no need for re-polling in the first place. The state administration should have ensured free and fair voting on the original day. 🤷‍♀️
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Vikram M
Honestly, I'm skeptical. Re-polling is just a band-aid solution. The violence and intimidation during the original polling in Bengal are deeply concerning. Central forces should be deployed from day one, not just for re-polling.
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James A
It's reassuring that voters themselves report no tension this time. Democracy thrives when people feel safe to cast their vote. Let's hope the counting on May 4 reflects the true will of the people. ✌️
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Nisha Z
Why only 15 booths? There are likely many more where irregularities occurred. The Election Commission needs to be more thorough. Still, glad the process is peaceful now. Baby steps, I suppose.
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Rahul R
A 55% turnout in just half a day is impressive! Shows that common people are determined to exercise their franchise despite the odds. Chalo, democracy wins! 🎉

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