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Here are some of their hidden powers you never noticed CSK IPL 2026 playoff scenarios: Chennai Super Kings still alive but margin for error is shrinking NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (EC) has ordered a complete repoll in West Bengal’s Falta assembly constituency, scrapping voting held on April 29 after what it described as a breakdown of the democratic process. All 285 polling stations in the South 24 Parganas seat will now vote again on May 21 under heightened security, with counting scheduled for May 24.The decision follows multiple reports of irregularities, including allegations of voter intimidation, unauthorised presence inside polling booths and possible tampering with voting machines. Officials said the Commission reviewed detailed submissions from ground-level authorities, observers and available records before declaring the earlier poll “void”.What led to the moveAccording to the EC, the scale and seriousness of complaints made it impossible to certify the April 29 polling as free or fair. Observer reports flagged incidents of intimidation and interference inside booths, raising concerns over whether voters were able to exercise their franchise independently.One of the most serious allegations involved electronic voting machines (EVMs). BJP leaders claimed that in several booths, including one at Harindanga High School, the BJP symbol had been partially covered, preventing voters from selecting their preferred option. Who said whatWest Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar called the repoll a “victory” for voters, particularly women, who he claimed faced intimidation during polling.On the other side, Abhishek Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress dismissed the allegations and launched a counterattack, daring opposition leaders to contest the seat and defend their claims on the ground.The Congress also weighed in, with Rashid Alvi alleging that irregularities were widespread across West Bengal and Assam, calling the situation a “blot on democracy”.Polling day itself reflected the charged environment. Heavy deployment of security forces, convoy movements and constant monitoring by political camps created an atmosphere of tension. BJP alleged that its party symbol had been taped over on electronic voting machines (EVMs) at several polling booths in Falta.The candidates from Falta include Trinamool’s Jahangir Khan, BJP’s Debangshu Panda and Congress leader Abdur Razzak Molla.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Bring everything you have got. I challenge the entire Union of India–Come to Falta,” Banerjee wrote in a social media post on X.”Send your strongest, send one of the godfathers from Delhi. If you have got the nerve, contest in Falta,” he added.The poll body on Saturday announced A repoll in Falta on May 21, with counting on May 24.BJP’s co-incharge of West Bengal, Amit Malviya, had alleged that voters were prevented from choosing the party candidate at several polling booths in Falta under the Diamond Harbour constituency during phase two of the assembly elections.Buttons were defaced with black masking tape and ink, affecting 60 of 285 polling stations — 21% of the constituency. These booths accounted for 53,967 voters (22.8% of the 2.36 lakh electorate).“This compromised the integrity of recorded votes and made it impossible to ascertain the mandate,” EC said, adding gaps in video footage meant similar tampering elsewhere in Falta could not be ruled out.This is first time in Bengal where a full assembly constituency will go to the polls after the declaration of results. In India, only Bihar had the precedence. EC said an inquiry into complaints found widespread tampering of EVMs at multiple booths.Meanwhile, tension flared in Hasimnagar, a locality within Falta along the Hooghly river corridor, where villagers alleged threats from associates of TMC candidate Jahangir Khan.Police observer Ajaypal Sharma, a DIG overseeing Diamond Harbour subdivision on the city’s southern fringe, rushed to the area as residents complained of inaction.Security was stepped up with deployment of state police and central forces. EC later ordered the arrest of two of Khan’s aides, Izrafil Chokdar and Sujauddin Sheikh. The countermanding removes Falta from Monday’s count, tightening focus on the remaining seats that will determine the next govt.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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