Falta Seat Voting Live: Voting will take place today in Falta, West Bengal. This seat is one of the most talked-about seats in West Bengal. The Election Commission had ordered a re-poll here, under which voting will be held today.

Falta Seat Voting Live: Voters were afraid to vote before but not anymore... A voter speaks after casting their vote in Falta

LIVE Blog

Falta Seat Voting Live: Voting will take place today at the Falta Assembly seat, one of the highest-profile seats in West Bengal, and there has been a lot of discussion about it. Before the voting at the Falta Assembly seat, Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Jahangir Khan refused to contest the election. He had withdrawn his name. Jahangir Khan had come into the spotlight by quoting a dialogue from the movie ‘Pushpa’. BJP is also putting in all its efforts. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s full focus is also on the Falta seat. Keep reading this live blog for every small and big update related to the voting.

09:12 AM

The atmosphere is fine, there is no problem

BJP candidate Debangshu Panda from the Falta Assembly constituency said the atmosphere is fine, there is no problem, it has a festive mood. Voters are coming and casting their votes, the atmosphere is good. BJP will win. He (Jahangir Khan) realized that he would not get more than 5-7 thousand votes, so he said all this. People are voting happily, BJP will win by a margin of more than one and a half lakh votes.

07:59 AM

Falta Voting Live: Voting is taking place again

Voting has begun at the Falta Assembly seat. The counting of votes will take place on May 24. After reports of irregularities in voting during the West Bengal Assembly elections, re-polling is taking place at all 285 polling stations of the 144-Falta Assembly seat. BJP won 207 seats in West Bengal and formed its first government with Suvendu Adhikari becoming Chief Minister.

06:44 AM

Falta Voting Live: TMC MP said this

Reacting to the statement of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, TMC MP Saugata Roy said that during the elections, it was his promise that he would give land for border fencing, so that land was given. The lands there remain barren and have no value. Why are they (Suvendu Adhikari) taking so much publicity for doing this work? Now he has become Chief Minister and can give land wherever he wants. What is there to say about this?”

06:39 AM

Falta Voting Live: Who are the candidates in the fray

Votes will be cast today for the Falta seat in West Bengal. The TMC candidate had refused to contest from this seat. After this, BJP’s Digbanshu Panda and CPM’s Shambhu Kurmi are now in the fray from here.

Falta

Falta is a town in West Bengal, India, located on the banks of the Hooghly River. Historically, it was a significant Portuguese settlement during the 16th and 17th centuries, known for its thriving trade and religious missions. Today, it is recognized for its cultural heritage and the historic St. John’s Church, which reflects its colonial past.

West Bengal

West Bengal is a culturally rich state in eastern India

Falta

Falta is a town in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India, known for its historical and religious significance. It is home to the Falta Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a famous Shiva temple, which draws pilgrims during the month of Shravan. The area also has a colonial history, serving as a site of early European trade settlements before becoming part of modern India.

West Bengal

West Bengal is a culturally rich state in eastern India, known for its vibrant arts, literature, and festivals. Historically, it was part of the Bengal region and played a central role in the Indian independence movement, with Kolkata serving as the capital of British India until 1911. Today, it is famous for its diverse heritage, including the Sundarbans mangrove forest and the iconic Durga Puja celebrations.

Hooghly River

The Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges in West Bengal, India, has been a vital waterway for centuries, serving as a key trade route for European colonial powers such as the Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British. Historically, it facilitated the rise of Kolkata (Calcutta) as a major port and commercial hub during the British Raj. The river is also home to the iconic Howrah Bridge and several important religious sites, reflecting its enduring cultural and economic significance.

St. John’s Church

St. John’s Church is a historic Anglican church located in Richmond, Virginia, best known for its role in American Revolutionary history. In 1775, it hosted the Second Virginia Convention, where Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give me liberty, or give me death!” speech, rallying support for independence. The building, constructed in 1741, has since become a key landmark commemorating this pivotal moment in U.S. history.