Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:08pm on 02 May 2026,Saturday Politics
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has intensified security measures ahead of vote counting in West Bengal by deploying additional police forces and appointing more counting observers. The move aims to ensure transparency and prevent irregularities amid heightened political tensions. Multi-layered security arrangements, including central forces and state police, have been expanded around counting centres. Observers will closely monitor the process to maintain fairness and credibility. The step follows concerns raised by political parties over counting procedures, with authorities emphasizing strict vigilance to guarantee a peaceful and impartial declaration of results on May 4. (PC: PTI)
