Imagine going to the polls, only to find that your vote might not count. This is exactly what happened in West Bengal's Falta constituency, where a massive voting scandal has been uncovered. The Election Commission has ordered a repoll in all 285 polling stations, which means that the original voting results will be invalid. This is a huge deal, as it affects the outcome of the election. So, what exactly went wrong?

The Commission found that some people had used black tape to cover the buttons on the electronic voting machines, which meant that some votes couldn't be counted. This isn't the only thing that went wrong. There were reports of people being forced to leave polling stations, and some were even coerced into voting for a particular candidate. It's like a bad movie, where the bad guys try to rig the system.

But that's not all. The Commission also found evidence of 'companion voting abuse', where people were voting together in groups. This is a big no-no, as it's supposed to be a secret vote. And then there were the officials who were guiding voters to the right booths or even entering the booths themselves. It's like they were trying to make sure the outcome was what they wanted.

The Commission also found some pretty creepy things. Some people were applying perfume or ink to the buttons on the ballot units, which meant that they could identify who had voted for a particular candidate. This is just plain weird, and it's a clear attempt to manipulate the system.

The Commission has taken this very seriously, and has ordered a full repoll. This means that the original voting results will be invalid, and a new election will take place on May 21. The counting will take place on May 24. It's a big deal, and it's a reminder that democracy is only as strong as the people who protect it.