The Election Commission has moved to ease concerns over the neutrality of the counting process in the upcoming West Bengal elections. In a special hearing at the Supreme Court, the Commission explained that each counting station will have one supervisor and one assistant from different governments, ensuring a balance in the counting process.

The Commission's decision comes in response to allegations made by the Trinamool Congress that only central government employees would be deployed at counting stations. However, the Commission has clarified that both central and state government officials will be involved in the counting process. This move is seen as a step towards maintaining the neutrality of the counting process.

The Trinamool Congress had moved the Supreme Court, challenging the decision of the additional chief electoral officer to mandate that at least one of the counting supervisor and assistant at each counting table be a central government/central PSU employee. The party had alleged that this decision was arbitrary and discriminatory.

The Election Commission's assurance has brought the controversy to an end, with the Supreme Court dismissing the special leave petition filed by the Trinamool Congress. The court noted that the Commission will implement its circular dated April 13, 2026, in true letter and spirit.