Debabrata Saikia, a Congress candidate in Assam, has formally raised concerns with election observer TLR Reddy regarding alleged security lapses in strongrooms at Sivasagar Government Boys’ HS & MP School. He claims that the Election Commission of India (ECI) protocols were not adhered to, particularly the requirement for a double-lock system, which he asserts was violated as two doors were secured by a single padlock. Saikia also noted the absence of security personnel and surveillance, stating that this situation directly contravenes ECI directives designed to protect sensitive election materials. In response, the district election officer (DEO) dismissed Saikia's claims, asserting that the strongrooms were sealed in the presence of election officials and are under 24/7 CCTV surveillance. The DEO emphasized that no complaints had been received regarding the security measures in place. Saikia's objections were previously rejected by the DEO, who maintained that the materials stored in adjacent rooms were outside the ECI's strongroom guidelines and thus secured with simple locks. The situation raises significant questions about the integrity of the electoral process in Assam.