BJP and TMC supporters clash in South 24 Parganas during the repoll in the West Bengal Assembly elections; security forces deployed at the spot. (PTI)
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Clashes were reported between BJP and TMC supporters in South 24 Parganas during the repoll ordered by the Election Commission. BJP supporters alleged that they were being prevented from voting at some booths.
The Election Commission ordered a repoll across 15 polling booths in two Assembly constituencies of West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, with officials citing reports of electoral malpractices during the earlier round of voting. Polling resumed Saturday under heightened security, PTI reported.
Why did Election commision order for Repolling?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered repolling at 15 booths in South 24 Parganas’ constituencies of Magrahat-Paschim and Diamond Harbour on Saturday. The decision was taken on the basis of reports submitted by presiding officers.
What did exit Polls predict?
Most exit polls on Wednesday predicted a tight contest in West Bengal with the BJP having a clear edge over the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), a decisive lead for the ruling BJP in Assam, and a change of guard in Kerala with the Congress-led UDF projected to make a comeback.
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Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: BJP, TMC hail SC directions on counting of votes for West Bengal polls
The BJP and TMC on Saturday both hailed the SC directions on the Election Commission’s circular over the deployment of central government personnel for vote counting in West Bengal.
The apex court on Saturday said no further order was necessary on the TMC’s plea challenging the Calcutta High Court’s dismissal of its petition against the April 13 circular.
In a social media post, BJP leader Amit Malviya said, “In yet another legal setback, the Supreme Court has refused to intervene. The Trinamool Congress had approached the court challenging the exclusion of state government employees from vote-counting supervisor duties, and had sought an urgent hearing.” “The refusal to entertain this plea underscores a clear message — attempts to influence or cast doubt over the integrity of the counting process will not find easy validation. Another day, another judicial rebuff for Mamata Banerjee,” he added. — PTI
May 2, 2026 02:11 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: BJP, TMC supporters clash in South 24 Parganas during repoll
Clashes were reported between BJP and TMC supporters in South 24 Parganas during the repoll ordered by the Election Commission. BJP supporters alleged that they were being prevented from voting at some booths.
Heavy security personnel have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order as polling continues.
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May 2, 2026 02:00 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna meets TN CEO over vote counting
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May 2, 2026 01:45 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: Voters queue up at polling station in Magrahat Paschim
Voters queue up for repoll outside the polling booth at Uttar Yearpur F.P. School in Magrahat Paschim.Express photo by Partha Paul
May 2, 2026 01:22 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: Voters queue up at polling station in Magrahat Paschim
Voters outside Bahirpuha ,Kurkuria F P school polling station under Mograhat paschim Assembly Constituency at South 24 Parganas , One of the repoll station .Express photo by Partha Paul.
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Assam Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: Congress leaders arrive in Guwahati for observers’ meeting
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and senior Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel and Bhanwar Jitendra Singh arrived in Guwahati on Saturday to attend a meeting of party observers ahead of the Assam Assembly election results.
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Assam Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: Gaurav Gogoi alleges BJP presence near strong rooms, questions EC security
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday alleged that BJP workers were present near strong rooms in some remote areas, raising concerns over the security of EVMs.
Speaking in Guwahati, Gogoi questioned the role of the Election Commission and security forces, claiming that such incidents raised doubts about the integrity of the electoral process.
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Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: BJP’s Ajay Alok criticises TMC for approaching SC over counting issue
BJP national spokesperson Ajay Alok on Saturday criticised the Trinamool Congress for approaching the Supreme Court over the Election Commission’s decision on the deployment of counting supervisors in West Bengal.
Speaking in Delhi, Alok said the TMC had already faced rejection in the Calcutta High Court and alleged that the party’s move was an attempt to question the counting process. He also claimed that the party’s actions were exposing its concerns ahead of the counting of votes.
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Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: SC says EC free to choose counting personnel, dismisses TMC plea
The Supreme Court on Saturday said the Election Commission is free to decide the personnel to be deployed for vote counting in West Bengal and that no further order was required on the Trinamool Congress plea challenging the EC’s circular.
A special bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi said the April 13 circular on deploying personnel for counting cannot be termed incorrect. The poll body told the court that the counting process would involve a mix of central and state government employees and dismissed concerns raised by the TMC.
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May 2, 2026 12:03 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: BJP candidate Goursundar Ghosh alleges slogan-shouting near polling booths
BJP candidate Goursundar Ghosh on Saturday alleged that slogans were being raised near some polling booths during the repoll in South 24 Parganas district.
He claimed voters were turning out in good numbers but said gatherings were seen within a 100-metre radius of certain polling stations where slogans of “Joy Bangla” were raised. Ghosh said the party would file a complaint with the authorities and submit video evidence.
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May 2, 2026 12:01 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates:BJP’s Naqvi hits out at TMC over repoll complaints in Bengal
BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday criticised the Trinamool Congress over its allegations regarding the West Bengal elections, saying the party had a “pattern of complaining before losing and crying after defeat”.
Speaking to PTI in Delhi on the repoll ordered at 15 booths in the state, Naqvi said the sequence of complaints suggested that the TMC had realised its “era of misgovernance” was coming to an end. He also alleged that such political narratives had been seen earlier in other elections as well.
May 2, 2026 12:00 PM IST
Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: Congress leader Bhanwar Jitendra Singh questions exit polls, raises concerns over EC
Congress leader and Assam election in-charge Bhanwar Jitendra Singh on Saturday expressed confidence that the party would perform well in the ongoing Assembly elections, citing public dissatisfaction over issues such as corruption and alleged “mafia raj”.
Speaking to ANI in Guwahati, Singh also questioned the reliability of exit polls, claiming past predictions had proved inaccurate. Commenting on the repoll in West Bengal, he alleged that there was a lack of confidence in the Election Commission among several political parties and said Congress leaders would monitor the situation to ensure fair counting.
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Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live Updates: Shashi Panja arrives at EVM strong room in Kolkata
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