SC to hear May 11 plea over central forces deployment in West Bengal after post poll violence fears

Published on 4 May 2026

Central forces stay may hinge on violence apprehensions

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on May 11 seeking continued deployment of central forces in West Bengal amid fears of post-poll violence. The case comes as vote count trends indicate the BJP is leading strongly and projected to cross the halfway mark in the assembly. Election officials also reported high voter turnout in recent phases, heightening the focus on security.

SC hearing is scheduled for May 11 on central forces deployment
The plea is driven by apprehensions of post-poll violence
Vote trends show BJP leading and nearing the halfway mark
High turnout in recent phases keeps security concerns in focus

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SC to hear May 11 plea over central forces deployment in West Bengal after post poll violence fears

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