KOLKATA: The results of the West Bengal panchayat polls, which was marred by violence and repolling, take place on Thursday. Here is all you need to know about the panchayat polls:
* At least 12 people lost their lives while 43 suffered injuries in the violence on the day of poll on Monday 14th of May
* Even filing of nominations, which continued from April 2 to April 9 and then again on an extended date on April 23, was marked by violence and clashes between the ruling TMC and opposition parties that led to several deaths
* The opposition had accused the ruling TMC of letting loose a reign of terror during the nomination process. The TMC rubbished the allegations, saying the opposition did not have a mass base and was trying to evade the polls
* The West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) had to order repolling in 568 booths following complaints of violence during the pancahayat polls
* Even PM Narendra Modi attacked the Mamata Banerjee government over violence in the panchayat polls in West Bengal saying "it was nothing but murder of democracy"