Re-polling across 15 booths in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district progressed peacefully on Saturday, recording strong voter participation in the first half of the day. According to officials, the combined turnout reached 55.57 percent within the first six hours of polling, reflecting steady engagement from voters.

The re-polling, conducted under heavy security, began at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to continue until 6 p.m. Central forces, supported by state police personnel, have been deployed extensively to ensure a smooth and incident-free process. Voters at multiple booths in both Magrahat (Paschim) and Diamond Harbour constituencies reported a calm atmosphere, with no signs of tension or disruption.

Of the total 15 booths, 11 are located in Magrahat (Paschim), where turnout stood at 54.9 percent by 1 p.m. The remaining four booths in Diamond Harbour recorded a slightly higher turnout of 56.33 percent during the same period, according to data released by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer.

Election officials confirmed that polling would continue beyond the scheduled closing time if voters are still in queue at 6 p.m., ensuring that every eligible voter gets the opportunity to cast their ballot.

The re-polling follows the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections held on April 29, which, along with the first phase on April 23, covered all 294 constituencies in the state. Authorities ordered re-polling in these booths to ensure electoral fairness and integrity.

With counting of votes scheduled for May 4, the peaceful conduct of re-polling is being seen as a positive step toward maintaining confidence in the democratic process.