Repolling starts at 12 polling stations in six Andhra ULBs
In short
Repolling started on November 2 at 12 polling stations in six urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh. The State Election Commission ordered it after reports of booth capturing.
Voters will get indelible ink on their fingers during the repolling. The report does not say whether the new voting will change the final result.
What the reporting says
Repolling began on November 2 at 12 polling stations across six urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh after the State Election Commission annulled the elections over reported booth capturing. Officials said voters would receive indelible ink during the process, and the earlier November 1 poll had 60.3% turnout. The reporting does not say whether the repolling will change results or when counting will finish.
Why it matters
Repolling began on November 2 at 12 polling stations in six urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh after the State Election Commission annulled the elections because of reported booth capturing. Officials said voters would be marked with indelible ink, and the first round on November 1 saw 60.3% turnout. The report does not say which bodies were affected or how the repolling may alter outcomes.