Repolling is currently underway at 15 polling booths across two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The Election Commission had ordered the repolls after reports of electoral malpractices in these regions. The voting process began at 7 AM and will continue until 6 PM today, May 2, 2026. The 11 polling stations in Magrahat Paschim and four in Diamond Harbour will undergo the repoll process. The original voting for these constituencies was held on April 29, 2026, during the second phase of the assembly elections. The repolling follows the Election Commission's decision to address these concerns and ensure fair voting.

Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee Hold Virtual Meeting with TMC Counting Agents

Ahead of the vote counting scheduled for May 4, 2026, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, will hold a virtual meeting with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party's counting agents. The meeting will take place at 4 PM today, and it will involve agents from all 291 Assembly constituencies where the party is contesting. The leaders will brief the counting agents about their duties, emphasizing the importance of a flawless counting process and ensuring no discrepancies arise during the critical phase of vote counting. TMC officials are determined to ensure that the counting process is smooth and free from any irregularities as they prepare for what is expected to be a crucial result day.