Bhubaneswar, May 23: Repolling is underway on Thursday in two booths in the Kantamal assembly segment under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha's Boudh district, amid tight security, an official said.
The voting commenced at 7 am at booth numbers 26 and 28 of the assembly seat and will continue till 4 pm. "Repolling has been peaceful," the official said, adding that two magistrates have also been deployed on the spot to ensure free and fair elections. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Supreme Court Seeks ECI’s Response on Disclosing ‘Authenticated’ Voter Turnout After Each Phase of General Polls.
Repolling Underway in Two Booths in Odisha
Repolling is underway smoothly at booths 26-Kirasira and 28-Maheswarpind in the 85-Kantamal AC. Voters are turning out in good numbers, and the process is being conducted peacefully. Authorities are ensuring a fair and transparent election. pic.twitter.com/Afy3KXoCgG
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The Election Commission ordered repolling, following allegations of rigging in the two booths during the second phase of simultaneous elections to five Lok Sabha seats and 35 assembly segments in the state on May 20.