It will be a challenge for us to control this crowd post-noon,” a senior police officer told The Hindu. As a result, the counting process could be more intense and the environment inside the counting centres might just heat up. This is how I see the situation as; the reality might be altogether different,” the officer said. “The administration is also sceptical about the results and is trying to maintain equidistance from both the parties, at least overtly,” an official said. Those entering the premises must produce a negative RT-PCR/RAT COVID-19 report or a double vaccination certificate.

Source: The Hindu May 01, 2021 13:06 UTC