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West Bengal Poll Officials Stage Massive Protest Over Working Conditions and Mental Health Concerns
Dec 01, 2025 06:14 pm CST
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal organized a significant protest against poor working conditions and mental health issues during voter list revisions. The demonstration highlights growing concerns about election worker welfare across India, with multiple reported deaths and resignations amid increasing political tensions between Trinamool Congress and BJP over the Special Intensive Revision process.
West Bengal Booth-Level Officers Clash With Police During Protest Over Election Commission Workload
Nov 24, 2025 08:20 pm CST
Booth-level officers in West Bengal protested against the Election Commission in Kolkata, citing unbearable work pressure during the Special Intensive Revision process. The BLO Adhikar Raksha Committee members scuffled with police while attempting to enter the Chief Electoral Officer's building, warning of continued protests if their demands for extended deadlines and workload reduction aren't met.
West Bengal Election Officer Dies By Suicide Amid Claims of Unbearable Work Pressure
Nov 19, 2025 09:54 pm CST
A booth level officer in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, Shantimoni Ekka, was found dead in an apparent suicide, with family members attributing the tragedy to overwhelming election-related workload. The incident occurs during the state's special intensive revision process, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to claim 28 similar deaths and criticize the Election Commission for imposing "inhuman pressure" on election workers.
