The counting of votes in Varanasi parliamentary seat, Chandauli, and Machhlishehr Lok Sabha constituency will take place amid multi-layer security arrangements. District election and police officials inspected the counting venue and strong rooms. 700 polling staff will be involved in the counting process starting at 6:30am. Security measures include central paramilitary forces, PAC, and police deployment. Seating arrangements for polling agents have been made at each counting table.