Kerala BLOs Boycott Election Duties Following Colleague's Suicide Due to Work Pressure

Nov 17, 2025 06:51 pm CST

Booth-level officers across Kerala have boycotted Special Intensive Revision work after a colleague, Aneesh George, died by suicide allegedly due to extreme work pressure. The incident has sparked statewide protests by government employee unions demanding better working conditions, while opposition leaders claim political intimidation may have played a role in the tragedy. The controversy highlights growing concerns about the electoral revision process and its impact on democratic representation.