West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the ongoing protests in Malda district, where demonstrators are expressing anger over the deletion of voters from electoral rolls. Speaking in Murshidabad, Banerjee urged residents to maintain peace and not fall for provocations, asserting that the state administration is not under her control. The protests intensified after seven judicial officers were gheraoed at the Block Development Office in Kaliachowk-II. Banerjee acknowledged the Supreme Court's criticism of the incident, agreeing with its assessment that it challenges judicial authority. She claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is inciting unrest to disrupt elections and has allegedly funded individuals to provoke protests. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for peaceful resolution and legal assistance for those affected by the voter deletions. Protests have led to blockades on National Highway-12, with police deployed to manage the situation. As of now, judicial officers have processed 49 lakh out of 60 lakh cases under adjudication, while 19 tribunals are set to hear appeals for those whose names were removed from the electoral rolls.