Over 15,000 officials deployed to ensure smooth counting on May 4: Kerala CEO

Over 15,000 officials, including 140 returning officers, 1340 additional assistant ROs, 4208 micro observers, 4208 counting supervisors, and 5563 counting assistants, will be deployed to ensure smooth counting across 140 centres in 43 locations. 32,301 police personnel will also be deployed to maintain law and order and prevent violence. Postal ballots will be counted first, followed by votes registered on electronic voting machines, with 14 booths counted in each round. A QR code-based photo identity card system will be issued to prevent unauthorised entry into the counting centres.