BJP claims TMC's attempt to seize power unfairly has completely crumbled after Supreme Court ruling on Bengal elections.

The BJP asserts that the TMC's efforts to seize power unfairly have been thwarted following a Supreme Court ruling. The Election Commission stated a State nominee will oversee the vote counting amidst ongoing legal challenges.

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The BJP claimed that the Trinamool Congress's current strategy to overturn the electoral process in West Bengal has failed following a Supreme Court ruling.
The court upheld a Calcutta High Court decision regarding the appointment of Central government employees for vote counting. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi stated, "The Trinamool's attempt to seize power by unfair means has completely crumbled now."
Trivedi described the TMC's legal actions as driven by frustration.
He pointed out that the TMC has approached courts over 80 times in the last decade, suggesting a pattern of desperate legal maneuvers. The Election Commission of India reassured the Supreme Court that it would adhere to its circular regarding counting supervisor appointments.
The court emphasized that local party representatives will be allowed to witness the counting process, ensuring transparency. The BJP maintains that the TMC's actions are desperate attempts to weaken electoral integrity as the results are set to be declared shortly.
According to Trivedi, the upcoming results will confirm the TMC's alleged imminent defeat.
Justice Bagchi highlighted that every party's election agents would be present during the counting, further solidifying the legal framework within which the election is being contested.
"It hardly matters if he is a central govt nominee or not. It is to subjective satisfaction of ECI," stated Justice Bagchi, reinforcing the court's position on the election process.
Sources: The Hindu
The BJP asserted that the Trinamool Congress's efforts to gain power through unjust means have disintegrated following a Supreme Court ruling affirming a Calcutta High Court decision on Central employee deployment for vote counting in West Bengal, amidst allegations of the TMC's repeated legal maneuvers.
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BJP claims TMC bid crumbles after Supreme Court ruling

Key Facts
  • After the Supreme Court on May 2, 2026 refused to interfere with a Calcutta High Court decision, the BJP claimed that the Trinamool Congress' attempt to seize power by unfair means has completely crumbled now.The Hindu
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) assured the Supreme Court that it will comply with a circular regarding vote counting supervisors for the assembly elections in West Bengal, stating, "We are saying that State government nominee will be there."Bar and Bench
  • The Supreme Court declined to pass any orders on the TMC's appeal against a High Court order, recording that "the circular of ECI be followed in letter and spirit."Bar and Bench

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Background on TMC's legal challenges

Key Facts
  • Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that the Trinamool approached the top court out of frustration and desperation after sensing its imminent defeat in the West Bengal elections, the results of which will be declared on May 4, 2026.The Hindu
  • A plea was filed against the order of the Calcutta High Court, which stated that it is the prerogative of the ECI to appoint the counting supervisors, whether from the State or Central government.Bar and Bench
  • Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal contended that excluding State government officers as vote counting supervisors violates Article 324 of the Constitution.Bar and Bench
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