The Election Commission has implemented stringent security protocols at counting centers for the West Bengal Assembly election on May 4. To access these centers, individuals must undergo a three-stage identity verification process. The verification process includes manual checks of identity cards in the first two stages and QR code verification in the final stage.
These security measures apply to various personnel involved in the election process, such as returning officers, counting staff, candidates, and election agents. District election officers have been directed to ensure the proper implementation of these protocols. Additionally, trained personnel will be stationed at designated checkpoints to regulate access to the counting centers.
State Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Aggarwal has acknowledged concerns regarding counting center security and has pledged to personally inspect the centers. He emphasized the Commission’s commitment to addressing any security issues by increasing measures if needed. The Election Commission is closely monitoring the strong rooms in each district, where the election results will be declared on May 4.
Security around the strong rooms has been significantly bolstered, with additional Central forces deployed for safeguarding the electronic voting machines stored within. The polling percentage in the second phase of elections in West Bengal stood at a remarkable 92.47%, contributing to an overall average of 92.85% across both phases.
