Calcutta High Court Wraps Up Hearing on Election Commission's Staff Deployment Order
Calcutta High Court concludes hearing on plea over EC's order to depute central govt staff for counting
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The Calcutta High Court has completed hearings on a petition contesting the Election Commission's order to assign Union Government employees for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The elections for the 294-member assembly occurred on April 23 and April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4, 2026.
- 01Calcutta High Court concluded hearings on a petition against the Election Commission's directive.
- 02The directive involves deploying Union Government and central PSU staff for vote counting.
- 03West Bengal Assembly elections were held in two phases on April 23 and April 29.
- 04Counting of votes is set for May 4, 2026.
- 05The petition raises concerns over the impartiality of the counting process.
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On April 30, 2026, the Calcutta High Court concluded hearings regarding a petition that challenges the Election Commission of India's directive to deploy employees from the Union Government and central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for the counting of votes in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The elections, which involve a total of 294 seats, took place in two phases on April 23 and April 29. The counting is scheduled for May 4, 2026. The petition raises concerns about the potential influence of central government staff on the counting process, emphasizing the need for transparency and impartiality in the electoral process.
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The outcome of this case could affect the credibility of the vote counting process in West Bengal, influencing public confidence in the electoral system.
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