Booth Level Officers
Living Voters Declared Dead: Major Errors Found in Bengal's Draft Electoral Roll
Dec 17, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Bengal's draft voter list revision has sparked controversy after living citizens including a daily wage couple and a Trinamool councillor were incorrectly marked as deceased. The Special Intensive Revision also erroneously assigned a Brahmin surname to CPM leader Mohammed Salim, raising serious concerns about election integrity as 58 lakh names were removed from voter rolls.
Election Commission Likely to Extend SIR Deadline for Multiple States Amid Opposition Criticism
Dec 11, 2025 01:15 am CST
The Election Commission is expected to extend the Special Intensive Revision deadline for Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and other states following widespread criticism from opposition parties. With 50.8 crore enumeration forms already digitized and 23.22 lakh pending, the decision will be finalized in Thursday's meeting as parties claim the current timeline places undue burden on officials and voters.
West Bengal Booth Level Officers Protest With Ambulance After Colleague Suffers Brain Stroke During Electoral Duties
Dec 10, 2025 12:59 am CST
West Bengal Booth Level Officers staged a protest bringing their colleague who suffered a brain stroke allegedly from excessive election-related workload. The BLO Adhikar Raksha Committee demands compensation and workload relief, highlighting the disparity between support for polling personnel casualties and BLOs who suffer health issues during Election Commission duties.
Tripura Congress Leader Threatens Public Beating of Poll Officials for Electoral Malpractice
Dec 07, 2025 11:41 pm CST
Former minister and Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman warns election officials against voter list manipulation in Tripura, threatening public backlash if genuine voters are removed or fake ones added. He alleges BJP has been influencing electoral machinery and demands transparent, error-free electoral rolls as the state prepares for special revision.
Supreme Court Holds States Accountable for Booth Level Officer Deaths Amid Electoral Pressure
Dec 04, 2025 04:14 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over deaths of Booth Level Officers revising voter lists, holding state governments responsible for their working conditions. Chief Justice Surya Kant directed states to grant leave to unwell BLOs and provide substitutes, responding to a petition by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam about 35-40 BLO deaths. The petition alleged Election Commission coercion through Section 32 threats, while opposition parties claim "inhuman" work pressure on electoral staff.
Indian Parliament Winter Session: Opposition Demands Debate on Electoral Rolls Revision Amid BLO Death Concerns
Nov 30, 2025 05:48 pm CST
The winter session of the Indian Parliament faces immediate controversy as opposition parties demand discussions on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Concerns over booth level officers' deaths and workload have intensified following the Election Commission's seven-day extension of the revision process across 12 states and Union Territories, while the government maintains the parliamentary business advisory committee will determine the agenda.
Election Commission Extends Voter List Cleanup Deadline in 12 States Amid BLO Pressure
Nov 30, 2025 03:40 pm CST
The Election Commission has extended the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise deadline to February 14 across 12 states and Union Territories. Opposition parties have requested better planning amid reports of immense pressure on booth level officers, with some BLO suicides reported. In Bengal, where elections are approaching, the EC has identified 18.70 lakh dead voters and estimates approximately 35 lakh voters may be removed from draft lists.
Bengal BJP Chief Condemns Election Commission Over Safety Concerns for Booth Officials Amid Intimidation Reports
Nov 29, 2025 11:56 pm CST
West Bengal BJP Chief Samik Bhattacharya has criticized the Election Commission for inadequate protection of Booth Level Officers who are reportedly facing intimidation during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Bhattacharya called for the Chief Election Commissioner to personally assess the ground situation, as tensions rise between BJP and Trinamool Congress over the electoral process in Bengal.
Rajasthan's Electoral Purge: 24 Lakh Voters Face Removal Under Special Intensive Revision Process
Nov 29, 2025 07:24 pm CST
Over 24 lakh voters in Rajasthan may be removed from electoral rolls as the Special Intensive Revision exercise compares current voter data with 2002 records. Unmapped voters must provide documentation by December to maintain their registration, with Jaipur reporting the highest number of potentially affected individuals. The final electoral roll will be published in February 2026 after the claims process concludes.
Election Commission Rejects TMC's 'Blood On Hands' Claim Amid West Bengal Voter Verification Controversy
Nov 29, 2025 12:34 am CST
The Election Commission of India has firmly rejected allegations from the Trinamool Congress regarding the deaths of 40 Booth Level Officers during West Bengal's voter verification process, terming them "politically motivated." Following a meeting with TMC representatives, the EC ordered immediate security for electoral staff and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining accurate voter rolls through its constitutional mandate, with the draft electoral roll scheduled for December 9 release and final publication on February 7.