Phone found near West Bengal strongroom; BJP raises concerns of TMC bias as counting nears

Results are scheduled to be declared on May 4, 2026, with officials noting the upcoming counting procedures.

A heavy security deployment remained in place outside strong rooms across West Bengal ahead of counting day to prevent clashes and ensure the safety of EVMs.

Repolling was conducted in select booths in South 24 Parganas under tight security, with authorities aiming to restore confidence in the electoral process.

The Election Commission ordered fresh polling in the entire Falta assembly constituency, citing 'severe electoral offences' and subversion of the democratic process during the April 29 voting phase.

At the Asansol Engineering College strong room, a switched-off mobile phone was found inside an envelope along with documents linked to the Raniganj assembly constituency. A BJP leader claimed officers were acting in favour of the TMC and said an individual attempted to enter with the phone; he asserted that 'All the officers are of the TMC.' Authorities noted heavy security outside strong rooms to safeguard EVMs ahead of counting day, and West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal said arrangements followed Election Commission guidelines with a three-tier security system (central forces, local police, state police).

The West Bengal assembly elections were conducted in the second phase on April 29, 2026.

The West Bengal assembly elections were conducted in the first phase on April 23, 2026.