Covid protocols being maintained during counting of votes

Counting of votes is underway in four states and one Union Territory of Puducherry. Given the rise in Covid-19 cases, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra on Saturday reviewed the counting arrangements and directed that all counting halls must be fully Covid guidelines compliant. No candidates/agents will be allowed inside the counting hall without undergoing RT-PCR/RAT test or without having two doses of vaccination against Covid-19. The Election Commission has already banned any victory procession.

Meanwhile, IN Bengal, BJP is ahead in Bankura while TMC has taken a lead in Murshidabad. Neck To Neck contest in postal ballet counting.