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Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: 55.57% polling till 1 p.m.; TMC files complaint with ECI over alleged unauthorised sorting of postal ballots
On May 2, 2026, multiple developments unfolded as West Bengal’s counting preparations faced court scrutiny and politicial reactions. The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Calcutta High Court matter on counting staff, while repolling and security concerns surfaced in various constituencies. Leaders across states weighed in on exit polls and anticipated outcomes as results are due on May 4.
Why It Matters
The events highlight ongoing tensions around vote counting, the role of the EC and security arrangements, and public reaction ahead of the official results in multiple states.
Timeline
12 Events
West Bengal results due date note: May 4, 2026
May 2, 2026
The article notes that the results of the West Bengal Assembly elections are to be declared on May 4, 2026.
K.A. Sengottaiyan of TVK forecasts 180+ seats in Tamil Nadu
May 2, 2026
Chief Coordinator of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Executive Committee claimed the party will win at least 180 of 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Lirunjyoti Gogoi rejects exit polls for Assam; predicts victory
May 2, 2026
Assam Jatiya Parishad chief Lirunjyoti Gogoi dismissed exit poll predictions as bogus and said Congress will form the government with a clear majority, resisting exit poll narratives.
Sukanta Majumdar: repolling booths count very low; alleges EVM tampering in Falta
May 2, 2026
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar criticized the low number of repolling booths and claimed EVM tampering in Falta, asserting impending outcome and criticizing TMC.
Saugata Roy: repolling is routine; SC not issuing new counting directions
May 2, 2026
TMC leader Saugata Roy said repolling in some booths is a routine electoral exercise, while noting that the Supreme Court did not issue fresh directions on counting supervisor deployment.
Shashi Panja alleges entry denial at strongroom
May 2, 2026
TMC leader Shashi Panja claimed security personnel briefly barred her from entering the Netaji Indoor stadium strongroom, despite rules permitting candidate inspection, before being allowed in after police clarification.
Protest in Falta amid repolling; security redeployed
May 2, 2026
Local residents in Falta, South 24 Parganas, protested alleged threats and intimidation by TMC cadre ahead of counting, with CRPF and RAF deployed and an armoured vehicle on standby.
Congress Assam in-charge expresses confidence; exits polls dismissed
May 2, 2026
Bhanwar Jitendra Singh claimed trust in the people and dismissed exit poll projections, asserting that corruption and mafia concerns are pushing voters toward Congress.
Repolling begins in Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour booths
May 2, 2026
Repolling started early in 11 booths of Magrahat Paschim and four booths of Diamond Harbour in South 24 Parganas after reports of tampering with EVMs during the second phase of polling.
Ramkripal Yadav slams Mamata ahead of vote counting
May 2, 2026
Bihar Minister Ramkripal Yadav dismissed Mamata Banerjee’s prospects, stating that people of Bengal have rejected the TMC and that counting will be conducted fairly under Election Commission supervision.
BJP claims TMC's attempt to seize power by unfair means has crumbled
May 2, 2026
BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that the Trinamool Congress challenged the top court out of frustration and desperation after sensing defeat, following the Supreme Court ruling on the counting staff issue.
SC refuses to intervene; Calcutta HC counting staff order upheld
May 2, 2026
A special Bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi said the Election Commission can choose the counting staff and that the April 13 circular, which provides for deployment of state government employees as well, cannot be said to be incorrect. The court indicated no further order was necessary on the Calcutta High Court's decision.