Election Commission Grills Malda DM, SP Over Delayed Response to Protests

• Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar expressed strong dissatisfaction over the delayed response to incidents in Malda.
• Malda District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police were questioned directly during a full bench meeting.
• CEC asked, "Why was there such a delay in responding? Why do we have to raise this question?"
• Officials admitted to delayed action regarding protests over voter list exclusions, including blocking NH12 and gheraoing judicial officers.
• CEC issued a stern warning, instructing immediate arrests and demanding prompt action in future incidents.