The party has approached the Supreme Court of India seeking intervention against a ruling by the Calcutta High Court, which had backed the Election Commission’s decision to appoint central government and PSU employees as supervisors during vote counting.

In its earlier order, the High Court found no legal flaw in the poll body’s move and affirmed that the Election Commission of India has the discretion to determine how counting teams are structured, including the exclusion of state government staff.

However, the TMC has raised concerns that restricting supervisory roles to central personnel could impact transparency and fairness, especially in a politically sensitive election.

Tensions on the ground have also intensified. Security has been tightened outside strong rooms across the state ahead of counting scheduled for May 4, 2026. At the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra counting centre, central forces have been deployed following protests by party workers.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party leader Abhishek Banerjee are set to hold a virtual meeting with counting agents and party officials, signalling heightened vigilance as the state prepares for a crucial counting day.