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Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: The repolls were ordered in 11 polling stations of the Magrahat Paschim assembly constituency and four in Diamond Harbour.

Bengal election 2026 LIVE: Nearly 56% voter turnout has been recorded in 2 assembly seats in Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour, where re-polling is being held across 15 polling booths.| India News

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) General Secretary of Campaign Management Aadhav Arjuna on Saturday wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Election Officer Archana Patnaik, seeking additional police protection and the creation of a "sterile zone" around all counting centres ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 counting process.

"From the time that I have been following elections, repolling is done in some seats. This is not new," Roy said, downplaying concerns around the ongoing repoll in parts of the state.

Kerala prepares for vote counting on May 4, with 140 centres and 15,465 officials ensuring a smooth process.

IUML's cautious influence in Kerala elections highlights its critical role in UDF leadership choices and coalition stability.

The Supreme Court on Saturday declined to pass any directions on a plea filed by the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) challenging the Calcutta High Court order, which had rejected its petition against the alleged deployment of only Central government employees as voter counting supervisors in the West Bengal assembly election.

Taking a dig at the AAP government in Punjab, Saini said that while Haryana is providing several facilities for industries in the state, some governments are still trapped in politics.

Re-polling is underway at 15 polling stations in South Bengal, including areas under the Mahagrahat constituency, with voters turning up again to exercise their franchise. Amid scorching heat, central forces have been deployed in strength, conducting route marches and ensuring orderly queues, CCTV surveillance and identity checks. Election officials say the re-poll is being conducted peacefully, with security arrangements aimed at boosting voter confidence after earlier disruptions.