India News: KOCHI: The ruling LDF won only one seat out of 20 in Kerala despite a very efficient campaign and fielding heavy-hitter candidates in several key cons.
The stage is all set for the counting of the votes for the Lok Sabha elections in the state. Chief electoral officer Sanjay M Kaul reviewed the last-minute preparations for counting. Postal ballots will be counted initially with results expected by afternoon. Three-tier security system in place in all strong rooms. QR code scanners and computer systems available for counting electronic postal ballots. Additional returning officers appointed for postal votes counting. Communication rooms set up at each vote counting centre for real-time results.
Samajwadi Party (SP) functionaries in Prayagraj claim to have completed preparations for counting of votes at Mundera Mandi amid tight security. Trained counting agents from various professions will be vigilant throughout the process. SP remains cautious of BJP's intentions and predicts INDIA block forming govt at the Centre.