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May 4, 2026: As counting...
Latest Updates on Kolkata and West Bengal – May 4, 2026 (Counting Day)
No complete city-wide shutdown or blanket curfew has been officially imposed across Kolkata as of now. However, the situation remains highly tense with restrictions and localized disturbances:
In a few hours, the electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be unsealed across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. Counting begins at 8 AM on this pivotal Monday, May 4, 2026, and by evening, India will have a clearer picture of its political trajectory heading into the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.
