TMC moved the Supreme Court after the Calcutta High Court dismissed its petition, upholding the decision to appoint Central government and PSU employees as counting supervisors and assistants.

The Supreme Court will hear TMC's plea against ECI's appointment of Central government employees for vote counting

Repolling began in 15 booths in West Bengal after the Election Commission received 77 complaints of EVM tampering. The move followed concerns over the credibility of voting at the affected stations.

The Election Commission of India has ordered a re-poll in 15 polling stations across South 24 Parganas in West Bengal.

Kolkata: Repolling is underway in 15 polling stations of South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Saturday following directions from the Election

BJP and TMC welcome Supreme Court ruling on vote counting procedures for West Bengal polls, ensuring fair and balanced oversight.

BJP and TMC welcome Supreme Court ruling on vote counting procedures for West Bengal polls, ensuring fair and balanced oversight.

Top court says EC free to choose counting staff; rejects TMC concerns over central personnel deployment in West Bengal vote counting.

Re-polling began today at 11 polling booths in Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency and four booths in the Diamond Harbour constituency in South 24 Parganas district amid heavy security deployment. Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been deployed near the polling booth to prevent any disruptions during the voting process.

The case has been listed for urgent hearing on Saturday before a Bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi, as the counting of votes is slated for May 4.  

Supreme Court declines TMC's plea against ECI circular on vote counting personnel for West Bengal Assembly elections.

Supreme Court to hear TMC's plea on May 2 challenging Central oversight in West Bengal poll counting amid bias concerns.

ECI orders repoll in 15 West Bengal booths on May 2 due to complaints of electoral irregularities and observers' reports.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has refused to interfere with the Election Commission of India decision to appoint only central government employees as counting supervisors, dealing a setback to the Trinamool Congress which had challenged the move.   A bench of Justice P. S. Narasimha and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed that the Commission’s […]

The Election Commission ordered a repoll at 15 polling stations spread across two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

The Election Commission ordered a repoll at 15 polling stations spread across two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

The TMC had moved the apex court on Friday seeking the appointment of state government nominees as counting supervisors, alleging this was being denied. The party argued that central government employees could be influenced by the ruling party at the Centre, affecting the level playing field during counting of votes.

The TMC had moved the apex court on Friday seeking the appointment of state government nominees as counting supervisors, alleging this was being denied. The party argued that central government employees could be influenced by the ruling party at the Centre, affecting the level playing field during counting of votes.

Both TMC and BJP leaders are visiting strongrooms where EVMs with polled votes are kept.

Heavy security was deployed in West Bengal's Falta, with central forces personnel stationed at key locations, as residents protested over safety concerns and alleged threats Trinamool workers.

Supreme Court declines TMC's plea against ECI circular on vote counting personnel for West Bengal Assembly elections.

During the second phase of elections in West Bengal, multiple reports of EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) tampering surfaced from various polling stations. Additionally, in Falta, South 24 Parganas, there were allegations that the BJP button on the EVMs had been covered with tape.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday constituted a special bench to hear the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) plea tomorrow against the Calcutta High

Over 72% voter turnout recorded in West Bengal's repoll across 15 booths amid allegations of electoral malpractice and protests.

Voting resumes at 15 booths in West Bengal's assembly constituencies after Election Commission orders repoll due to misconduct allegations.

Residents in West Bengal's Falta protest alleged TMC threats, prompting CRPF and RAF deployment for election safety.

A BJP worker described Diamond Harbour, the Lok Sabha constituency of Trinamool General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, as the 'Lyari of Bengal'.

West Bengal repolling: Repolling began today at 11 polling booths in Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency and four booths in the Diamond Harbour constituency in South 24 Parganas district. The counting of votes is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 4. 

Residents in West Bengal's Falta protest alleged TMC threats, prompting CRPF and RAF deployment for election safety.

BJP claims Supreme Court ruling undermines TMC's power grab efforts, highlighting the party's history of legal challenges and desperation.

BJP claims Supreme Court ruling undermines TMC's power grab efforts, highlighting the party's history of legal challenges and desperation.

On April 30, Calcutta HC had rejected TMC's plea challenging ECI order mandating that at least one among the counting supervisor/assistant at each counting table be a central government or central PSU employee.

The Kolkata Police has imposed restrictions on gatherings in seven counting centres after leaders of the Trinamool Congress staged a protest at Netaji Indoor Stadium, alleging that ballot boxes were opened without the presence of their authorised representatives.      

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Saturday declined to pass any directions on a plea filed by the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) challenging the

The apex court on Saturday declined to interfere with the ECI's decision to appoint Central government and Central PSU employees as counting supervisors and assistants. This comes as vote counting for the assembly elections 2026 is scheduled for May 4 (Monday). 

The protesting locals, including many women, expressed fear for their safety and demanded strict action against those responsible, just ahead of West Bengal Assembly results.

Kolkata: As the re-polling on 15 booths is underway in West Bengal, the Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency witnessed a healthy voter turnout of 16.68

On April 30, Calcutta HC had rejected TMC's plea challenging ECI order mandating that at least one among the counting supervisor/assistant at each counting table be a central government or central PSU employee.