Repolling was underway at 15 booths in two assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas today. But the situation turned ugly when supporters of Trinamool Congress and BJP clashed in a chaotic scene. The clashes were sparked by allegations of election malpractice and intimidation by Trinamool workers.

Residents of Falta in the district have been on the receiving end of threats and intimidation from Trinamool workers ahead of the counting of votes scheduled for Monday. A woman who wished to remain anonymous shared her shocking story with news agency ANI, saying: "Trinamool's Israfil Chowkidar has threatened us that if these people win, they will burn our houses and carry out bloodshed."

Another woman expressed her outrage at being targeted by a Trinamool leader despite voting for the party. "We voted for Trinamool, yet they attacked us. We want him to be arrested. We need safety for women," she said.

The Election Commission's data showed a voter turnout of 56.33 per cent in Magrahat Paschim and 54.9 per cent in Diamond Harbour, with an overall polling percentage of 55.57 per cent today. But the day wasn't without controversy, as Trinamool alleged irregularities in strong rooms where electronic voting machines (EVMs) were kept.

The party filed a complaint against a returning officer at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, alleging unauthorised sorting of postal ballot covers. The BJP has also alleged that a strong room was opened without authorisation, prompting an inquiry.