Election: TMC Alleges Irregularities in Counting Process, Calls for Workers to Remain at Centers

Amid ongoing vote counting developments, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has made strong remarks addressing her party workers, urging them to remain stationed at counting centers and not step away until the process is fully completed. Her message comes at a time of heightened political tension and rapidly changing election trends in the state. In her communication to party cadres, Banerjee alleged irregularities in the counting process, claiming that in several locations counting was being slowed or halted after a few rounds. She suggested that in multiple constituencies, early rounds of counting were not fully reflective of the final outcome and cautioned her supporters to remain vigilant throughout the process. She further raised concerns regarding the role of central forces and election administration, alleging bias and undue influence in certain areas. According to her statement, party workers were advised not to leave counting centers or strong rooms and to stay alert until the final results are declared. She emphasized persistence, urging cadres to remain calm but determined during the counting process. Banerjee also indicated that in some regions, discrepancies were being observed in the flow of counting updates, leading to confusion among party workers. She urged them not to lose confidence and to continue monitoring developments closely until the completion of all rounds of counting. The remarks come amid intense political competition and fluctuating numbers reported during counting updates, with both major parties closely watching constituency-wise trends. The situation has led to heightened political activity on the ground, with party supporters actively present near counting centers.