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Kolkata Police bans victory processions on Bengal votes counting day May 4
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
Counting day silence on May 4, processions restart May 5
Kolkata Police has prohibited victory processions and public celebrations on May 4, the day West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 votes are counted. The move is intended to maintain public order and ensure a smooth counting process. Processions will be permitted only from May 5 with prior permission, and violators can face legal action.
- Victory processions and public celebrations banned on May 4
- Restriction is meant to keep order during vote counting
- Processions allowed from May 5 only with prior permission
- Violators may face legal action
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