Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:39am on 02 May 2026,Saturday Politics
Supporters of the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party clashed in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas during repolling at 15 booths, officials said. The repoll was ordered by the Election Commission of India after complaints of malpractice. Voting began peacefully in Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour. Tensions rose in Falta, where residents alleged threats. “They said they will burn our houses,” a woman said. Another resident said, “We voted for Trinamool, yet they attacked us.” Turnout crossed 55% by afternoon. Fresh complaints were also raised over EVM strong room handling.
