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Morning Digest: Mamata warns against counting irregularities in Bhabanipur EVM strong room; Italy told to avoid sharing of defence tech with Pakistan, and more
Two developments are highlighted: In India, Mamata Banerjee visited the Bhabanipur EVM counting centre and warned against tampering, emerging at around 12:07 a.m. after nearly four hours. Separately, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Italy's Guido Crosetto at the Manekshaw Centre on April 30, urging Italy not to share sensitive defence technologies with Pakistan.
Why It Matters
The events reflect heightened scrutiny of electoral counting procedures in India and ongoing concerns over international defence technology transfer, with potential implications for security and governance.
Timeline
2 Events
Mamata Banerjee visits Bhabanipur EVM strong room and warns against tampering
May 1, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the EVM counting centre at Sakhawat Memorial School in south Kolkata for nearly four hours, and emerged around 12:07 a.m. on May 1, 2026. She said only one person would be allowed inside the designated counting area and warned against any attempt to tamper with the counting process.
Defence talks: Rajnath Singh urges Italy not to share defence tech with Pakistan
April 30, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto at the Manekshaw Centre, urging Italy to refrain from sharing sensitive defence technologies with Pakistan.