Heavy security deployed at Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat home and State Secretariat

Security was tightened on Monday afternoon around Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s residence in Kalighat and the state secretariat Nabanna after a group of people raised “Jai Sree Ram” slogans near her home. The Election Commission directed the measure to maintain law and order as early trends showed the BJP leading in 195 seats.

Security Beefed Up Around CM’s Residence

A senior official told PTI that central forces have been deployed near Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence and Nabanna following reports of people gathering and raising slogans. Authorities said they are taking no chances to prevent any disruption of peace during the sensitive counting phase.

BJP Leads in Early Trends

As per the Election Commission’s latest updates till 3:30 pm, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leading in 195 seats, while the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) was ahead in 92 seats in the 294-member West Bengal Assembly.

No Victory Rallies on Monday

The Election Commission has also instructed the police not to allow any victory rallies by any political party on Monday. All victory processions will only be permitted from Tuesday to ensure law and order is maintained across the state.

The situation remains tense as counting continues and final results are still awaited.

(With PTI inputs)