On May 4, 2026, Vishnu Pooja was conducted for Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on the day of vote counting. The ceremony took place at Kanathur Mahavishnu Temple. Vote counting started at 8:00 AM across 140 centers in Kerala.
Key details:
- Postal ballots counted first, followed by EVM results at 8:30 AM.
- Counting of votes for 293 constituencies in West Bengal began simultaneously.
- West Bengal reduced counting centers from 108 to 77 for security.
The Supreme Court mandated central government staff presence during the counting process. Strict security protocols and QR-code identification were implemented in Kerala. Real-time results will be available on results.eci.gov.in and the ECINET app.
As the counting progresses, the Trinamool Congress will closely monitor the situation in West Bengal.
