Kolkata (IANS): Re-polling began peacefully at 7:00 A.M. on Saturday across 15 polling booths in two Assembly constituencies within the South 24 Parganas district. Authorities have deployed a blanket security cover featuring central forces and state police to ensure a smooth voting process.
Voter Turnout and Percentages
The initial two hours of polling, ending at 9:00 A.M., saw a combined average turnout of 16.23 percent across all 15 booths.
- Magrahat (Paschim): The 11 booths in this constituency recorded an average turnout of 16.58 percent.
- Diamond Harbour: The four booths in this constituency saw an average turnout of 15.83 percent.
Constituency Details and Booths
The re-polling is concentrated in specific locations following the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections held on April 29:
- Magrahat (Paschim) Booths: 46, 126, 127, 128, 142, 214, 215, 216, 230, 231, and 232.
- Diamond Harbour Booths: 117, 179, 194, and 243.
While voters reported a lack of tension, some at Magrahat (Paschim) expressed confusion regarding the necessity of the re-poll, claiming they witnessed no violence during the original April 29 polling date.
Election Timeline
West Bengal conducted its Assembly elections in two phases on April 23 and April 29, covering a total of 294 constituencies.
- Voting Conclusion: Polls officially close at 6:00 P.M. today, though any voters already in queue at that time will be permitted to cast their ballots.
- Counting Day: The counting of votes for the entire state is scheduled for May 4, with results expected the same day.
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