In West Bengal, the aftermath of the recent Assembly elections has seen rising tensions as the counting of votes approaches. The four-day gap between the last phase of polling on April 29 and counting day on May 2 has sparked protests, particularly from leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), who allege that members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) attempted to access strongrooms without proper authorization. TMC leaders, including Shashi Panja and Kunal Ghosh, staged a sit-in protest at the strongroom located at Netaji Indoor Stadium in central Kolkata. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also visited a strongroom in her constituency of Bhabanipur to express support. In response, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari dismissed the TMC's actions as mere theatrics. The Election Commission has stated that the strongrooms are secured and that any routine procedures are conducted under strict supervision. Analysts have noted that the four-day gap could contribute to such disputes, but the Election Commission clarified that there is no fixed timeline for polling and counting, citing various operational factors that influence scheduling. Legal experts emphasize that the Representation of the People Act, 1951, does not specify a gap, leaving the timing to the Commission's discretion.