Bengal Polls 2026: Malda Violence Raises Questions Over Poll Safety and Law & Order

The Malda violence incident has cast a shadow over West Bengal’s upcoming Assembly elections. Judicial officers were allegedly blocked and attacked for nearly nine hours, prompting the Supreme Court to question the state’s response. Despite heavy security deployments by the Election Commission of India, questions remain over voter and polling staff safety. This 1-minute reel breaks down what happened and why it matters ahead of the April 23 and 29 polls.