Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: Th
Context: The Election Commission of India has ordered repolling in six booths of the Outer Manipur constituency due to reported disturbances during the Lok Sabha election’s second phase.
Provisions under the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951, for re-polling:
| Provision | Circumstances for Re-polling |
| Section 57 | Natural calamity, violence, etc. |
| Section 58(2) | Damage or destruction of voting machines |
| Countermanding of the election due to booth capturing | |
| Section 52 | Death of a candidate from a recognized political party |
