West Bengal's Falta assembly constituency is set for a repoll today, May 21, after the Election Commission ordered fresh voting due to 'subversion of the democratic process'. Heavy security measures have been put in place, with eight Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel deployed at each polling booth, compared to four in the initial polling.
The Election Commission has also tightened surveillance, with two web cameras to be installed inside every polling booth and one outside. Live webcasting will cover the polling process and surrounding areas.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the repoll contest, citing West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari's special package announcement for the constituency.
CM Suvendu Adhikari promised jobs for one family member of each BJP worker allegedly killed in post-poll violence after the 2021 assembly elections and announced a special package for the constituency in the next state budget.
Bharatiya Janata Party's Falta candidate Debangshu Panda exuded confidence about winning the repoll, claiming the BJP will win by a margin of 1-1.5 lakhs votes.
