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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bengal Election Update: EC Orders Repolling at 15 Booths Now the Election Commission of India (ECI) has made a big move in West Bengal. Specifically, the poll body has called for a fresh vote at 15 booths in two key spots. Indeed, this order comes after reports of issues during the first vote on April [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 data-path-to-node="5"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://ceowestbengal.wb.gov.in/Election">Bengal Election</a> Update: EC Orders Repolling at 15 Booths</span></h2>
<p data-path-to-node="6"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="0">Now</b> the Election Commission of India (ECI) has made a big move in West Bengal. <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="79">Specifically</b>, the poll body has called for a fresh vote at 15 booths in two key spots. <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="166">Indeed</b>, this order comes after reports of issues during the first vote on April 29. <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="250">Actually</b>, the areas for the new vote are Diamond Harbour and Magrahat Paschim. <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="329">Therefore</b>, the polls from the first date are now void. <b data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="384">In fact</b>, the fresh vote will take place tomorrow, May 2. Simple as that.</span></p>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="8"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">Repolling Details: May 2, 2026</b></span></h3>
<p data-path-to-node="9"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="0">Now</b> you can see the plan for the fresh vote in these 15 spots. <b data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="63">Actually</b>, the poll body wants full safety for all voters. <b data-path-to-node="9" data-index-in-node="121">In fact</b>, here is the data on the times and locations.</span></p>
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<td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Detail</strong></span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-path-to-node="10,1,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">New Poll Date</b></span></td>
<td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-path-to-node="10,1,1,0">May 2, 2026</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-path-to-node="10,2,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Start Time</b></span></td>
<td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-path-to-node="10,2,1,0">7 am</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-path-to-node="10,3,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">End Time</b></span></td>
<td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-path-to-node="10,3,1,0">6 pm</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-path-to-node="10,4,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Total Booths</b></span></td>
<td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-path-to-node="10,4,1,0">15 (11 in Magrahat, 4 in Diamond Harbour)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-path-to-node="10,5,1,0">Section 58 of the RP Act, 1951</span></td>
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<p data-path-to-node="11"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━</span></p>
<h2 data-path-to-node="12"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Full List of Booths for Repolling</span></h2>
<p data-path-to-node="13"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="13" data-index-in-node="0">Now</b> the poll body has named every room and school where the new vote will happen. <b data-path-to-node="13" data-index-in-node="82">Actually</b>, Magrahat Paschim has the most spots on the list.</span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="14"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="14" data-index-in-node="0">Magrahat Paschim (11 Booths)</b></span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,0,0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="15,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Uttar Yearpur F.P School</b>: Room Number 2</span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,1,0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="15,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Najra F.P School</b>: Room Numbers 1 and 2</span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,2,0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="15,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Deula F.P School</b>: Room Number 1</span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,3,0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="15,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ghola Noyapara Girls&#8217; High Madrasha</b>: Room Number 2</span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,4,0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="15,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ektara Malaya F.P School</b>: Rooms 1 and 2</span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,5,0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="15,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ektara Malaya Dhora F.P School</b>: Room Number 1</span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="15,6,0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="15,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">Bahirpuya Kurkuriya F.P School</b>: Rooms 1, 2, and 3</span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="16"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="16" data-index-in-node="0">Diamond Harbour (4 Booths)</b></span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="17,0,0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="17,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Bagda Junior High School</b></span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="17,1,0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="17,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Chandra F.P School</b>: Room Number 2</span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="17,2,0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="17,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Haridevpur F.P School</b></span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="17,3,0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="17,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Roynagar F.P School</b>: Room Number 2</span></p>
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<p data-path-to-node="18"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="0">Thus</b>, voters in these spots must head back to the polls tomorrow. <b data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="66">Furthermore</b>, the state will use drums and written notes to tell everyone about the new date. <b data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="159">Specifically</b>, the poll body wants no one to miss the chance to vote. <b data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="228">Therefore</b>, the news must reach every home in the area. Period.</span></p>
<h2 data-path-to-node="19"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Record Turnout and Security Alerts</span></h2>
<p data-path-to-node="20"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="20" data-index-in-node="0">Now</b> West Bengal has seen a massive number of voters this year. <b data-path-to-node="20" data-index-in-node="63">Actually</b>, the turnout for the two phases hit a record high.</span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="21"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="0">High Participation</b></span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="21"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="19">First</b>, the state saw a 92.47 per cent combined turnout. <b data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="75">Next</b>, this is the highest figure since the land won its freedom. <b data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="140">Thus</b>, people are very keen to pick their new leaders. <b data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="194">Additionally</b>, the poll body has 700 paramilitary teams on hand. <b data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="258">Moreover</b>, these teams are there to stop any post-poll fights. <b data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="320">Consequently</b>, the goal is to keep the state calm until counting day. Period.</span></p>
<h2 data-path-to-node="22"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Strong Room Protests and Counting</span></h2>
<p data-path-to-node="23"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="23" data-index-in-node="0">Now</b> things are getting tense as we get near the final count. <b data-path-to-node="23" data-index-in-node="61">Actually</b>, some groups have made claims of foul play.</span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="24"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="24" data-index-in-node="0">The Latest Rows</b></span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="24"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="24" data-index-in-node="16">First</b>, Trinamool Congress leaders held a late-night protest in Kolkata. <b data-path-to-node="24" data-index-in-node="88">Next</b>, they claim that some ballot boxes were opened without their team there. <b data-path-to-node="24" data-index-in-node="166">Thus</b>, the police have banned big groups in seven areas where votes stay. <b data-path-to-node="24" data-index-in-node="239">Additionally</b>, the Chief Electoral Officer has said these claims are not true. <b data-path-to-node="24" data-index-in-node="317">Moreover</b>, the strong rooms are now under very tight guard. <b data-path-to-node="24" data-index-in-node="376">Consequently</b>, all eyes are on May 4 for the final tally.</span></p>
<h2 data-path-to-node="25"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Frequently Asked Questions</span></h2>
<p data-path-to-node="26"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="26" data-index-in-node="0">Q: When will the new vote take place?</b></span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="26"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="26" data-index-in-node="38">Now</b>, the repolling starts tomorrow, May 2. <b data-path-to-node="26" data-index-in-node="81">Thus</b>, voters in the 15 booths must go out again.</span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="27"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="27" data-index-in-node="0">Q: Why did the EC call for a new poll?</b></span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="27"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="27" data-index-in-node="39">Actually</b>, the poll body found reports of issues and bad acts at those spots. <b data-path-to-node="27" data-index-in-node="116">Therefore</b>, they declared the old votes void.</span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="28"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="28" data-index-in-node="0">Q: When is the final counting day for Bengal?</b></span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="28"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="28" data-index-in-node="46">Actually</b>, the state will count the votes on May 4. <b data-path-to-node="28" data-index-in-node="97">Therefore</b>, the final winner will be known early next week.</span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="29"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="29" data-index-in-node="0">Q: Is there extra security for the new polls?</b></span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="29"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="29" data-index-in-node="46">Since</b> 700 paramilitary teams are in the state, security will be very tight. <b data-path-to-node="29" data-index-in-node="122">Therefore</b>, the EC wants to prevent any post-poll violence.</span></p>
<h2 data-path-to-node="30"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Bottom Line</span></h2>
<p data-path-to-node="31"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="31" data-index-in-node="0">Now</b> the <b data-path-to-node="31" data-index-in-node="8">West Bengal Repolling of 2026</b> is a key step to keep the vote fair. <b data-path-to-node="31" data-index-in-node="75">While</b> some groups are upset, the EC is moving fast to fix any errors.</span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="32"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b data-path-to-node="32" data-index-in-node="0">Overall</b>, the high turnout shows that the people want a clear result. <b data-path-to-node="32" data-index-in-node="69">Therefore</b>, the fresh polls on May 2 will ensure every voice counts. <b data-path-to-node="32" data-index-in-node="137">Thus</b>, the state stays on high alert for the next few days. <b data-path-to-node="32" data-index-in-node="196">Meanwhile</b>, check our blog for live updates from Diamond Harbour! <b data-path-to-node="32" data-index-in-node="261">Lastly</b>, we hope for a peaceful count on May 4!</span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="33"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Repoll May 2. Count May 4. Period.<img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-51657" src="https://www.rightsofemployees.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PEN-1.png" alt="West Bengal Repolling 2026 Diamond Harbour" width="17" height="17" srcset="https://www.rightsofemployees.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PEN-1.png 200w, https://www.rightsofemployees.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PEN-1-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 17px) 100vw, 17px" /></span></p>
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