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ECI readies Assam counting on May 4 with thousands of observers and tightly guarded strong rooms
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
Strong rooms will be watched by CCTV and security
The Election Commission of India has set May 4 as the counting day for Assam’s assembly polls, to be held across 40 centers in 35 districts. It has deployed 126 counting observers, with strong rooms secured under continuous CCTV and armed security. About 5,981 officials and 2,348 micro-observers will oversee the counting process.
- Counting in Assam is scheduled for May 4 across 40 centers
- ECI has appointed 126 counting observers for oversight
- Strong rooms are under continuous CCTV and security
- Nearly 8,000 officials and micro-observers will be involved
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