**Summary of Election Commission Post-Poll Scrutiny (April 10, 2026)**
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed the post-poll scrutiny of Form 17A (Register of Voters) and other essential documents following the 2026 General Elections and bye-elections. This procedure was implemented to enhance transparency, detect potential malpractices, and determine the necessity for re-polls.
**Scope of Scrutiny**
The scrutiny was conducted across 296 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, in addition to 4 ACs involved in bye-elections in Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura. The process involved:
* **Personnel:** 296 Returning Officers (RO) and 296 General Observers (GO) appointed by the Commission.
* **Stakeholders:** 1,899 candidates were informed in advance regarding the time and venue to ensure their participation.
* **Scale:** Documentation from a total of 63,084 Polling Stations was reviewed.
**Key Findings and Re-poll Directives**
Out of the 63,084 polling stations scrutinized, only one re-poll was recommended.
* **Location:** Polling station 239-Babyland High English School in the 123-Karimganj North AC of Assam.
* **Scheduled Date:** The re-poll is set for Saturday, April 11, 2026.
**Procedural Integrity**
To maintain accountability, the entire scrutiny process was videographed. Upon completion, all Forms 17A and related materials were re-sealed under the official seal of the Returning Officers.
**Release Metadata**
* **Posted By:** PIB Delhi on April 10, 2026, at 7:54 PM.
* **Release ID:** 2250964
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* **Available Languages:** Malayalam, Urdu, Assamese, Gujarati, and Tamil.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India (ECI): The primary regulatory body responsible for conducting elections and issuing instructions for the post-poll scrutiny of documents.
General Elections and Bye-elections, 2026: The electoral cycle under which polling and scrutiny processes are being conducted across multiple states and union territories.
Form 17A (Register of Voters): The key electoral record scrutinized by officials to ensure transparency and identify any malpractices at polling stations.
123-Karimganj North AC, Assam: The specific assembly constituency and state where a re-poll was directed following the scrutiny of polling documents.
Election Commission
General Elections and Bye-elections, 2026
Only one re-poll recommended after scrutiny
Posted On: 10 APR 2026 7:54PM by PIB Delhi
1. Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued consolidated instructions on the post- poll
scrutiny of Form 17A (Register of Voters) and other poll-day documents and other records to
strengthen transparency and detect any malpractices at polling stations and recommend for
repolls if required.
2. Accordingly, scrutiny of documents was conducted smoothly today in all 296 Assembly
Constituencies (ACs) which went to polls in Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and
Puducherry in the presence of 296 Returning Officers (RO) and 296 General Observers (GO)
appointed by the Commission along with the 4ACs that went to bye-elections in Karnataka,
Nagaland and Tripura.
3. All 1,899 candidates were informed in advance about the date, time and venue of scrutiny for
participation in the scrutiny process.
4. After scrutiny only one re-poll was recommended out of the 63,084 Polling Stations that
went to polls yesterday.
5. Thus, re-poll has been directed for the 239-Babyland High English School polling station in
123-Karimganj North AC of Assam. The repoll is scheduled to be held on April 11, 2026
(Saturday).
6. The entire process was videographed and after scrutiny, Forms 17A and related materials
were re-sealed with the RO’s seal.
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