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In pictures: Kolkatans glued to screens as Assembly election counting unfolds under heavy security

From neighbourhood corners to counting centres, anticipation builds across the city with residents in a political mood

My Kolkata Web Desk Published 04.05.26, 12:08 PM
On Monday, as counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections progressed, Kolkata was absorbed in the unfolding results
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On Monday, as counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections progressed, Kolkata was absorbed in the unfolding results

Images by Amit Datta and Soumyajit Dey
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From roadside tea stalls to living rooms, people were glued to television and mobile screens, tracking minute-by-minute updates
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From roadside tea stalls to living rooms, people were glued to television and mobile screens, tracking minute-by-minute updates

Small groups gathering near counting centres, watching closely as trends begin to emerge after 11am
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Small groups gathering near counting centres, watching closely as trends begin to emerge after 11am

Security is stringent across the city around all counting centres. A three-layer security is in place, with central forces deployed inside and within the compounds
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Security is stringent across the city around all counting centres. A three-layer security is in place, with central forces deployed inside and within the compounds

The Kolkata police have secured areas up to 200 metres from each centre, ensuring controlled movement in sensitive zones
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The Kolkata police have secured areas up to 200 metres from each centre, ensuring controlled movement in sensitive zones

Around 200 companies of central forces have been stationed across counting centres in the state
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Around 200 companies of central forces have been stationed across counting centres in the state

Deployment varies depending on the number of Assembly constituencies linked to each venue, with larger contingents at centres handling multiple strongrooms
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Deployment varies depending on the number of Assembly constituencies linked to each venue, with larger contingents at centres handling multiple strongrooms

Each constituency is guarded by a platoon of 30 to 50 personnel
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Each constituency is guarded by a platoon of 30 to 50 personnel

In Kalighat, a high-tension area, the lane outside Mamata Banerjee’s house was deserted with heavy security deployment
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In Kalighat, a high-tension area, the lane outside Mamata Banerjee’s house was deserted with heavy security deployment

A Trinamool supporter was seen carrying hoardings of Mamata Banerjee while another supporter turned up with his face painted showing his support
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A Trinamool supporter was seen carrying hoardings of Mamata Banerjee while another supporter turned up with his face painted showing his support

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