In preparation for the vote counting scheduled for May 4, 2026, West Bengal has established extensive security measures across the state. Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), GP Singh, along with senior officer Vitul Kumar, inspected the high-security strongroom at Netaji Subhas Indoor Stadium in Kolkata. This facility, which houses Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), is under multi-layered protection, including CCTV surveillance and restricted access. Similar security checks were conducted at other counting sites, such as Bidhannagar College and Sakhawat Memorial School in Bhabanipur, ensuring a strong presence of both central and state forces. Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand confirmed that all security arrangements have been thoroughly reviewed, with personnel briefed on protocols and entry restrictions. The Election Commission has deployed 432 counting observers across all 294 Assembly constituencies to maintain transparency during the counting process. Additionally, enforcement agencies have reported seizures totaling over ₹561 crore in illegal items during the election period, including cash and drugs. As the counting begins at 8 am, the state is poised for a closely monitored electoral outcome.