Vote counting for the West Bengal assembly elections in India has begun amid stringent security arrangements.
The counting started at 8am local time on Monday (8:30am Bangladesh time), reports Anandabazar.
Polling for the 294 assembly seats was held in two phases on 23 April and 29 April.
Counting is taking place simultaneously at 77 centres across 23 districts, including Kolkata. Postal ballots are being counted first, followed by votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
