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The Election Commission's counsel termed the TMC's apprehensions 'completely misplaced' and said it was following its circular, which also provided for state government employees in the counting process.

The plea was filed by Trinamool Congress in Supreme Court against the order of the Calcutta high court, which had dismissed the petition on Thursday.| India News

Kapil Sibal questions integrity of West Bengal polls, seeks strict implementation of EC circular on counting staff, raises concerns over CAPF deployment.

After hearing both sides, the Court declined to issue any directions in the case. It recorded the submission of the ECI that its April 13 circular would be implemented in full. The Court noted that this includes the deployment of State government employees along with Central government and PSU personnel in the vote counting process, as claimed by AITC.

Thousands of fans were left disappointed as actor and TVK leader Vijay cancelled his scheduled visit to Velankanni Church on Saturday. The actor had planned to visit the famous Christian pilgrimage centre early Saturday morning. Sources from TVK stated that the cancellation was due to personal reasons. Vijay had previously visited other religious sites after the April 23 assembly election.

Re-polling is underway in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. Voters are casting ballots again at 15 booths in Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies. This follows the Election Commission's order due to reported irregularities. Security is tight with Rapid Action Force personnel deployed.

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and the Election Commission, alleging irregularities in the handling of strong rooms and claiming that the ruling party is attempting to "save itself through theft" as it cannot win elections based on its work.

Supreme Court declines TMC's plea against ECI circular on vote counting personnel for West Bengal Assembly elections.

TMC files complaint with ECI over alleged unauthorized sorting of postal ballots at a Kolkata strongroom, escalating election tensions.