West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Suvendu Adhikari Shares WhatsApp Screenshots, Alleges Leak Of Counting Duty Details; Seeks EC Probe
· Free Press Journal
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday raised serious concerns over an alleged breach of election protocols ahead of counting day, claiming that sensitive deployment details of officials are being circulated through WhatsApp groups and spreadsheets.
It has come to my notice that several Officers assigned for Counting Day duties are reportedly disclosing their specific duty details, locations, and designations to their respective departmental organizations and associations.
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— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) May 3, 2026
In a post on X, Adhikari said he had received information that officers assigned to counting duties were either voluntarily or under pressure sharing their “Election Duty Info,” including roles, locations, and designations, with departmental associations. He also shared screenshots of WhatsApp chats as evidence.
Calling the development a “grave violation,” Adhikari warned that such disclosures could lead to undue political influence, compromise the neutrality of the counting process, and expose officers to pressure tactics during crucial hours.
Plea In Calcutta HC Against ECI Move To Deploy Only Central Staff For CountingHe urged the Election Commission of India and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal to take immediate cognisance, issue strict directives to prevent such disclosures, and initiate a probe into organizations allegedly collecting this data.