. NEW DELHI: Not a single repoll has been recommended across the 44,376 polling stations in West Bengal and the 75,064 polling stations in Tamil Nadu, EC sources told TOI on Friday. This is a break from the pattern of multiple repolls recommended in the past elections, particularly in Bengal, on account of political violence and alleged electoral malpractices. Both Bengal and Tamil Nadu had witnessed the highest ever polling percentages on Thursday. Bengal clocked nearly 92.9% turnout in its first phase after deletion of around 83 lakh electors from the state’s poll rolls due to SIR.A three-point verification was put in place at all the polling stations of Bengal on Thursday, so as to keep a tight check on electoral malpractices associated with past elections in the state, known in common parlance as ‘chaapa’, ‘source jamming’ and ‘booth jamming’.The first point of verification was the immediate area surrounding the polling station. Section 163 of BNSS (which corresponds with Section 144 of the erstwhile IPC) was imposed on Thursday within a 200-metre area of the polling stations. Identity papers of each person entering this area were checked and only genuine electors, election officials etc allowed entry.The second round of verification was done at the point of entry to the polling station. Booth-level officers and volunteers of NSS and NCC were deployed to check each person before letting him queue up for voting. This included verifying identity of ‘pardanasheen’ women (women wearing face veils as a religious custom) by female staff. The latter, as instructed by EC, checked the identity card, voter card or voter slip of each person before allowing them to proceed to the voters’ queue.The third verification was the normal identity check performed by the polling officer inside the polling booth, before the elector gets his finger inked and casts his vote.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHow Kejriwal’s AAP And Raghav Chadha Drifted Apart In A Slow-Burn Political Breakup”Right Man, Wrong Party”: Raghav Chadha Quits AAP with 6 MPs; The End of Kejriwal’s RS Power?Why Israel Is Relocating Hidden Jews From India-s Northeast Amid War PressuresAshok Mittal Joins BJP After Replacing Raghav Chadha In RS & ED Raids | WatchSamrat Choudhary, Tejashwi Yadav Clash Over CM Post, Stability & Lalu LegacyHow Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal Exit Triggers AAP CrisisAAP Targets Raghav Chadha & MPs Over Exit, Says they ‘Betrayed The People Of Punjab’Meet The 7 AAP MPs Who Resigned And Joined BJP In Big Political Shock To KejriwalRaghav Chadha Quits AAP, Joins BJP With Six Other MPs | WatchBihar CM Samrat Choudhary Clears Floor Test, NDA Government Proves Majority In Assembly123PhotostoriesAnupamaa fame Paras Kalnawat opens up about being cheated on and a toxic relationship that took a toll on him; says, “Main tadap raha tha aur uske 15-16 boyfriend ban rahe the”Why does Aloo Bhujia stick to the kadhai? 4 simple tips to fix it at homeForget mozzarella and cheddar: Try these 6 traditional Indian cheeses that are highly nutritiousWhat makes their marriage so strong? 5 relationship secrets to learn from Anjali and Sachin TendulkarAre you loading your dishwasher the right way? Here’s what actually worksWhy Gen Z is choosing lab-grown diamonds for modern engagement ringsChronic inflammation may be raising your disease risk: Doctor shares 7 foods that help calm it naturallyWhat that tiny hole in your sink is really forA rare moment put Ranthambore National Park back in the spotlight — 5 reasons fans are going now‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ star Anne Hathaway’s most iconic red carpet looks123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap
NEW DELHI: Not a single repoll has been recommended across the 44,376 polling stations in West Bengal and the 75,064 polling stations in Tamil Nadu, EC sources told TOI on Friday. This is a break from the pattern of multiple repolls recommended in the past elections, particularly in Bengal, on account of political violence and alleged electoral malpractices. Both Bengal and Tamil Nadu had witnessed the highest ever polling percentages on Thursday. Bengal clocked nearly 92.9% turnout in its first phase after deletion of around 83 lakh electors from the state’s poll rolls due to SIR.A three-point verification was put in place at all the polling stations of Bengal on Thursday, so as to keep a tight check on electoral malpractices associated with past elections in the state, known in common parlance as ‘chaapa’, ‘source jamming’ and ‘booth jamming’.The first point of verification was the immediate area surrounding the polling station. Section 163 of BNSS (which corresponds with Section 144 of the erstwhile IPC) was imposed on Thursday within a 200-metre area of the polling stations. Identity papers of each person entering this area were checked and only genuine electors, election officials etc allowed entry.The second round of verification was done at the point of entry to the polling station. Booth-level officers and volunteers of NSS and NCC were deployed to check each person before letting him queue up for voting. This included verifying identity of ‘pardanasheen’ women (women wearing face veils as a religious custom) by female staff. The latter, as instructed by EC, checked the identity card, voter card or voter slip of each person before allowing them to proceed to the voters’ queue.The third verification was the normal identity check performed by the polling officer inside the polling booth, before the elector gets his finger inked and casts his vote.
