As of April 21, 2026, Malda district has entered a strict 48-hour silence period, halting all public campaigns as the Election Commission and Central Armed Police Forces finalize logistics for the Phase 1 elections. On Thursday, April 23, citizens across all 12 constituencies will cast their ballots under heavy security and live webcasting to ensure absolute transparency. Following the vote, the sealed Electronic Voting Machines will be transferred to three-tier, highly secured strong rooms with round-the-clock surveillance. The entire democratic process will culminate on May 4, when counting begins at 8:00 AM, with the final mandate and official winners expected to be declared by the afternoon.