Heavy security in Kolkata as West Bengal assembly vote counting begins for 293 seats
May 04, 2026
Kolkata (WB), May 4, 2026 (ANI): Heavy security has been deployed at counting centres across Kolkata, including Sakhawat Memorial Government Girls’ High School in Bhabanipur, Netaji Indoor Stadium, and Bidhannagar, as counting of votes for all 293 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal began at 8 a.m. today. In Bhabanipur, TMC candidate and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting against BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari. Returning Officers and party agents were seen queued outside the strong rooms, while strict security checks are being carried out at all centres.