BLO deaths
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.
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.
