Falta, West Bengal, April 29, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party alleged irregularities during voting in Falta constituency in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, claiming that its election symbol button on Electronic Voting Machines was obstructed using adhesive tape.
Party representatives stated that voters reported difficulty in selecting the BJP option on certain EVM units, which they described as a deliberate attempt to interfere with the democratic process. The allegation quickly triggered political reactions, with demands for immediate examination of the machines and strict action if tampering is confirmed.
Election officials have not yet issued a formal response to the claim, but standard procedures typically require polling staff to inspect and replace any malfunctioning or compromised machines on priority to ensure uninterrupted voting.
The voting process across 142 constituencies in this phase has been taking place under tight security arrangements, with authorities monitoring booths for technical issues, crowd management and law and order situations.
Similar concerns regarding EVM functionality and minor disruptions have been reported from a few other locations during the ongoing polling, though officials have maintained that corrective measures are being taken on the spot to ensure free and fair elections.
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