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BJP wins Falta repoll by record margin, Modi hails victory
The BJP won the Falta assembly repoll by a record margin of over one lakh votes, with candidate Debangshu Panda securing 1,49,666 votes. The CPI(M) came second with 40,645 votes, pushing the…
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The BJP won the Falta assembly repoll by a record margin of over one lakh votes, with candidate Debangshu Panda securing 1,49,666 votes. The CPI(M) came second with 40,645 votes, pushing the Congress to third and the Trinamool Congress to fourth with just 7,783 votes. The repoll was ordered after allegations of widespread irregularities during the April 29 polling, including the use of perfume-like substances and adhesive tapes on EVMs.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the result showed that people had "restored democracy" by voting freely. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Panda on X, calling it a sign of "unwavering faith" in the BJP. However, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee questioned the counting process, alleging that all 21 rounds were completed by 3.30 pm on Sunday, while during the May 4 counting only two to four rounds were done by that time. The CPI(M) said the result reflected growing support for the Left among marginalised sections.
The Indian Opinion
The Falta repoll result is being spun as a verdict against the TMC, but the real story lies elsewhere. Voter turnout surged to 87%, but that alone does not prove a democratic awakening, it may just reflect intensified mobilisation by all parties. The war of words between BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari and TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee over the counting process shows how each side is trying to frame the narrative ahead of 2026. For voters, the question remains: will the EC order repolls in other constituencies where similar complaints were filed, or is Falta a one-off?
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