Overview
The recent assembly elections have highlighted two parallel developments. In Kerala, the voter turnout rose to 79.7% after the inclusion of service voters' postal ballots. Simultaneously, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a fresh poll in the Falta Assembly constituency of West Bengal, affecting all 285 polling stations on May 21, 2026. Earlier, repolling was held in 15 booths in the Paschim Magrahat and Diamond Harbour constituencies on May 2, 2026. Counting of votes will commence at 8 a.m. on May 4, 2026, beginning with postal ballots followed by the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Key Developments
- CEO Rathan U Kelkar announced the revised turnout figure of 79.7% after counting service voters' postal ballots.
- The ECI directed a fresh poll in all 285 polling stations of Falta constituency on May 21, 2026 due to identified irregularities.
- Repolling was already conducted in 15 booths of Paschim Magrahat and Diamond Harbour on May 2, 2026.