Akhilesh Yadav, the president of the Samajwadi Party, has called on the Supreme Court of India to scrutinize the vote-counting process in West Bengal, claiming it reflects similar irregularities experienced during the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. He emphasized the need for transparency by demanding the release of CCTV footage from the counting process, questioning why it is not broadcast live like court proceedings. Yadav alleged that the recent elections were marred by manipulation, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pre-deciding winners and utilizing a 'multi-layered election mafia' to influence outcomes. He plans to meet with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to discuss these electoral concerns. Furthermore, Yadav criticized the BJP's governance in Uttar Pradesh, claiming that health services are in disarray and that the party's tactics could lead to further electoral manipulation.