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Opposition Parties Call for Re‑polls in Bihar and West Bengal Amid CEC Controversy
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 09:31 PM
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Opposition leaders in Bihar and West Bengal have demanded fresh elections, citing alleged lapses in the Chief Election Commissioner's functioning and urging unity among anti‑government forces.
Several opposition parties in Bihar and West Bengal have jointly called for re-polls, alleging procedural irregularities in the recent elections. The demand was voiced after the Chief Election Commissioner faced criticism over the handling of vote counting and the deployment of security personnel.
Leaders from the state's major opposition alliances said the alleged lapses undermined the credibility of the electoral process and could affect the final outcome. They urged the Election Commission to order fresh voting in the contested constituencies to restore public confidence.
The call for re-polls has also been framed as a broader attempt to consolidate anti‑government forces ahead of upcoming state and national elections. While the Election Commission has not yet responded, officials are expected to review the complaints before deciding on any further action.
The development adds pressure on the central government, which has been monitoring the situation closely. Any decision on re-polling could set a precedent for handling similar disputes in other states.
Leaders from the state's major opposition alliances said the alleged lapses undermined the credibility of the electoral process and could affect the final outcome. They urged the Election Commission to order fresh voting in the contested constituencies to restore public confidence.
The call for re-polls has also been framed as a broader attempt to consolidate anti‑government forces ahead of upcoming state and national elections. While the Election Commission has not yet responded, officials are expected to review the complaints before deciding on any further action.
The development adds pressure on the central government, which has been monitoring the situation closely. Any decision on re-polling could set a precedent for handling similar disputes in other states.