Police and security personnel stand guard outside the vault before counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections at Sakhawat Memorial Govt. Calcutta Girls High School. | Photo credit: PTI
The BJP and the TMC on Saturday (May 2, 2026) both welcomed the Supreme Court’s directions regarding Election Commission of India (ECI) circular on deployment of Central Government personnel for counting of votes in West Bengal.
The Supreme Court on Saturday (May 2, 2026) said no further order was necessary on the TMC’s plea challenging the Calcutta High Court’s dismissal of a petition against the April 13 circular.
Published – 02 May 2026 14:22 IST
