Supreme Court Upholds EC Circular on Vote Counting Personnel in West Bengal
The Supreme Court confirmed the legitimacy of the Election Commission's circular allowing the deployment of both Central and state government personnel for vote counting in West Bengal. Despite Trinamool Congress's concerns, the court found no procedural errors and emphasized that the circular would be implemented fully, ensuring transparency.
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In a significant move, the Supreme Court has affirmed the Election Commission's authority to deploy Central and state government personnel during vote counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections.
The TMC raised concerns about potential irregularities, but the court clarified that the apprehensions were unfounded, offering assurance of procedural integrity.
With elections recently completed in West Bengal, the counting process, scheduled for May 4, is set to proceed under the directives of the EC's contested circular, ensuring a mix of personnel for transparency.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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