Intense political drama unfolded in Bhabanipur, West Bengal, as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed concerns over the integrity of electronic voting machines (EVMs) following polling. She spent nearly four hours in the strongroom, alleging manipulation after viewing CCTV footage. The Election Commission of India (ECI) countered these claims, stating that the footage showed authorized activities related to postal ballot segregation. EVMs are sealed immediately after voting, transported under armed security, and stored in monitored strongrooms to prevent tampering. The ECI maintains that EVMs are secure and tamper-proof, with multiple safeguards in place to detect any unauthorized access. Additionally, a new QR-based Photo ID system will be implemented for counting centers in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections to enhance security further. Critics, however, highlight that physical access during transit remains a vulnerability, questioning the adequacy of current verification processes. The Supreme Court of India has upheld the use of EVMs while advocating for improved verification measures.