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TMC alleges BJP tries to manipulate counting system as Supreme Court timeline looms

Politics
Published on 2 May 2026
TMC alleges BJP tries to manipulate counting system as Supreme Court timeline looms

Supreme Court says state staff must be present

As West Bengal’s assembly polling result day nears, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate the counting system until the end. He claimed BJP expects a heavy defeat and called the situation a setback for the opposition. The remarks came after the Supreme Court’s direction that both central and state government employees will be involved in counting.

  • Kunal Ghosh accused BJP of manipulating the counting system
  • TMC said BJP expects a major poll loss in West Bengal
  • Supreme Court ruling includes both central and state staff in counting
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