Rising Toll: BLO Deaths Spotlight Election Commission's Voter Revision Crisis in India

Nov 25, 2025 04:03 pm CST

At least nine Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) have died across India within a week, drawing attention to the extreme pressures faced during voter list revisions. Opposition leaders criticize the Election Commission's demanding verification targets while the EC responds with workload limitations and increased allowances. This growing crisis highlights the challenging conditions electoral workers face while balancing their primary jobs with essential democratic functions.