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Rajarhat New Town election 2026 Booth 164 controversy explained in detail. In a Muslim-majority area of Musalman Para, BJP candidate Piyush Kanodia secured 637 out of 656 votes (~97%) while TMC got 5 and CPI(M)-ISF got just 1. This unusual result after 18 rounds of counting flipped the Rajarhat New Town (AC 115) seat by a razor-thin 316-vote margin in the West Bengal assembly elections. Hello everyone, this is Rahul from The Rooster News. In this detailed report we examine the highly controversial Booth 164 result that has raised serious questions across West Bengal. The outcome hinged on an unexpected 18th round of counting triggered by 52 extra votes recorded on the EVM at Booth 164. Polling was suspended for nearly two hours, polling agents from multiple parties jointly demanded VVPAT verification, and the final tally dramatically reversed the lead. Neighbouring Booth 165 — drawing voters from the same locality and often the same families — showed completely different numbers (BJP 32, CPI(M) 299, TMC 290). Booth 164 has ~88% Muslim electors. Locals, including two-time CPI(M) panchayat member Ahmed Ali Mondol, ISF leader Akhtar Ali Mollah, polling agent Ramzan Ali, and others, told Alt News they voted for the CPI(M)-ISF alliance and asked “Where did our votes go?” We also cover BJP MLA Piyush Kanodia’s response, candidate Saptarshi Deb’s concerns about the counting process and delayed Form 20, Scroll.in’s analysis, and the broader context of this razor-thin contest. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction & Key Questions 1:00 – Background: How the Seat Was Won 2:45 – Booth 164 vs Booth 165: Stark Contrast 4:30 – The Extra 18th Round & EVM Controversy 7:00 – Alt News Ground Report from Musalman Para 9:30 – What Locals & Party Workers Said 11:45 – BJP MLA Piyush Kanodia’s Reply 13:00 – Saptarshi Deb on the Counting Process 14:30 – Important Context & Final Thoughts If this fact-based analysis helped you understand the Rajarhat New Town election controversy, please give it a thumbs up 👍, subscribe to The Rooster News for daily unbiased coverage of Indian politics and elections, and hit the bell icon 🛎️ so you never miss an update. Share this video with others who want transparent discussion on electoral matters. What is your view on Booth 164’s result? Drop your thoughts in the comments — let’s keep the discussion respectful and evidence-based. #TheRoosterNews #RoosterNews #roosterlive #RajarhatNewTown #Booth164 #BengalElection2026 #WestBengalPolls #ElectionControversy #PiyushKanodia #TapashChatterjee #SaptarshiDeb #MuslimBoothBJP #EVMVVPAT #AltNews #ScrollIn #TheRoosterNews MAA NATURALS FERTILITY WELLNESS CENTRE Head Office Chennai Contact: 7550005857/9043464054 Address: No116, 2nd Floor, Sri Devi Kuppam Main Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai -600087. ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Independent journalism that speaks truth to power and is free of corporate and political control is possible only when people start contributing towards the same. THE ROOSTER NEWS has been in operation since 15 OCT 2017 and it has been a completely voluntary effort from the beginning till date. Check out our channel here :-    / @theroosternews   Don't forget to subscribe! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! Twitter:   / therooosternews   Facebook:   / theroosternews   Instagram:   / theroosternews   Join Our Official WhatsApp Channel Link : https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCe... To continue and expand this endeavor, we looking for your support. FREE MEDIA FROM CORPORATE AND POLITICAL PARTIES … DONATE : 6374757882