Is there a war going on in Bengal ? — MP Kapil Sibal

A major political controversy has erupted just before the election results, with allegations raised over the large-scale deployment of central forces and officials at counting centres. The opposition has questioned the necessity of such heavy security, calling it excessive and biased, while claiming it could influence the fairness of the counting process.

However, the Supreme Court dismissed these objections, stating that election officials function under the Election Commission and must remain neutral. The court also noted that strong security arrangements are based on past incidents of violence and are meant to ensure a smooth and peaceful counting process.