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West Bengal Government Announces Rs 2 Lakh Financial Aid for Families Affected by SIR-Linked Deaths
Dec 03, 2025 12:55 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each for families of 39 individuals who allegedly died due to "SIR-induced panic." The government will also provide Rs 1 lakh to 13 others who fell ill during the enumeration exercise, as the state addresses the widespread distress reportedly caused by the SIR implementation.
Booth-Level Officers Face Crisis: Stress, Suicides, and Struggle in India's Voter List Cleanup Drive
Dec 01, 2025 03:38 pm CST
India's booth-level officers (BLOs) are facing severe challenges during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, with reports of suicides and deaths linked to work pressure. BLOs report insufficient training, tight deadlines, and inadequate compensation while conducting door-to-door voter verifications across 12 states. With daily schedules stretching to 16 hours and minimal support, these essential election workers are calling for extended deadlines and better compensation for their critical role in maintaining electoral integrity.
West Bengal BLO Found Dead Amid Special Intensive Revision Work Pressure: 28 Lives Lost in Election Exercise
Nov 22, 2025 04:46 pm CST
A 54-year-old teacher and Booth Level Officer was found dead in West Bengal's Nadia, with evidence suggesting work-related stress from the Special Intensive Revision exercise. This follows multiple similar deaths, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to request the Election Commission halt the process that has reportedly claimed 28 lives due to pressure and overload.
Gujarat Teacher Dies By Suicide Due To Electoral Roll Revision Stress: A Mental Health Crisis Among Poll Workers
Nov 21, 2025 07:56 pm CST
A school teacher working as a Booth Level Officer in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district died by suicide, reportedly due to mental stress and exhaustion from Special Intensive Revision duties. The tragedy highlights growing concerns about workload pressures on education professionals assigned electoral responsibilities, coming just a day after another teacher's death in Kheda district attributed to similar work pressure.
Rajasthan Electoral Worker Dies From Chest Pain: Family Cites Work-Related Stress
Nov 20, 2025 11:46 pm CST
A 45-year-old electoral roll supervisor in Rajasthan died after experiencing sudden chest pain, with family members attributing his death to intense work pressure from Special Intensive Revision duties. This incident follows another electoral worker's death from heart attack, raising concerns about stress levels among staff involved in the electoral revision process.
Mamata Banerjee Demands Halt to Electoral Roll Revision Citing "Inhuman" Pressure on Officers
Nov 20, 2025 08:31 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner demanding suspension of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing excessive work pressure on Booth Level Officers. The appeal follows a BLO's death allegedly due to work-related stress, while the Election Commission maintains that proper training has been provided.