New Delhi, May 1 -- The All India Trinamool Congress on Friday moved the Supreme Court, contesting the appointment of Central Government and Central PSU employees as counting supervisors and assistants for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, while excluding State government personnel.
The party is challenging a recent order of the Calcutta High Court, which dismissed its interlocutory application opposing the exclusion of State government and State PSU employees from these roles.
The party has sought an urgent hearing tomorrow, with counting scheduled for May 4.
The High Court found no illegality in appointing Central Government or Central PSU employees in place of State personnel, holding that the decision falls within the Election...