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Kapil Sibal demands state staff at every Bengal counting table after Supreme Court nod
Politics
Published on 2 May 2026

Supreme Court allowed mixed staff, but Sibal wants stricter rules
West Bengal Assembly election contender Kapil Sibal says the state government should have an employee at every counting table to ensure a level playing field. He made the demand after the Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission circular permitting a mix of Central and state personnel. Sibal now wants the circular implemented strictly and the state role guaranteed at each table.
- Kapil Sibal wants state government staff at every West Bengal counting table
- He says this is necessary for a fair, level playing field
- Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission circular allowing mixed personnel
- Sibal calls for strict implementation of the circular
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