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'Subversion of democratic process': EC orders fresh polling in West Bengal's Falta on May 21

The Election Commission ordered a repoll in Falta constituency on May 21 due to alleged subversion of the democratic process, following BJP claims of EVM tampering. This decision comes amid heightened political tensions in the Diamond Harbour region. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court

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'Subversion of democratic process': EC orders fresh polling in West Bengal's Falta on May 21The Election Commission ordered a repoll in Falta constituency on May 21 due to alleged subversion of the democratic process, following BJP claims of EVM tampering. This decision comes amid heightened political tensions in the Diamond Harbour region. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court
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