Elections 2023 Results: Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Telangana Gear Up For D-Day — IN PICS

Preparations seen at counting centre M L B College in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior ahead of election results. (Video Screenshot: ANI)

MP Chief Electoral Officer Anupam Rajan stated that all necessary preparations for the counting have been completed. With 692 tables designated for the counting of postal ballots and 4,369 tables for EVM counting, the counting process begins at 8 am. (Video Screenshot: ANI)

In Telangana, each counting centre is equipped with 14 tables, except for six constituencies with over 500 polling stations, where 28 tables will be set up.Policemen review arrangements for counting of votes, in Hyderabad, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ronald Rose (C) with Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sandeep Shandilya reviews arrangements for counting of votes for the Telangana Assembly election, in Hyderabad, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Rajasthan's Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta stated that a three-tier security arrangement has been deployed for anyone entering the counting venue to ensure there is no disturbance. Tight security arrangements include the deployment of 40 companies of Central Armed Police Forces for EVM security, 36 companies of Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) at counting centres. (Video Screenshot: ANI)

Chhattisgarh Chief Electoral Officer Reena Baba Saheb Kangale informed that a three-layer security mechanism is in place at each counting centre. Security personnel outside a strong room where Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are kept in Jagdalpur. (PTI Photo)

In Chhattisgarh's Kanker, women have been tasked with the complete charge of administration and counting votes. The personnel underwent training for the same. (Video Screenshot: ANI)

Notably, the MP government has declared the day of counting a ‘dry’ day, during which all wine and liquor shops shall remain closed. (Video Screenshot: ANI)

A facility at old central jail for counting of votes for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, in Bhopal, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Security personnel stand guard at Old Central Jail ahead of the counting of votes of Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, in Bhopal. (PTI Photo)