New Delhi, May 4 -- The Supreme Court hinted that it will consider examining on May 11 a plea seeking directions for the continued deployment of Central forces in West Bengal on the apprehension of any post-poll violence.

On a mention by the petitioners' counsel, the bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi initially stated that the petitioners may approach the Calcutta High Court and that such decisions are to be taken by the State executive.

The Election Commission of India clarified that it has no authority over the issue once the polling and counting are over.

After briefly hearing the parties, the court hinted it may examine the issue on May 11.

Meanwhile, according to vote count trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party has ...