Special Intensive Revision

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.
Tragic End: UP Booth Level Officer's Final Message Before Suicide Due to Election Work Pressure
Dec 01, 2025 05:21 pm CST
A 46-year-old teacher working as a Booth Level Officer in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad committed suicide after struggling with the pressure of election-related duties. His emotional final video message revealed his distress over failing to complete voter list revision work despite sleepless nights, highlighting the severe working conditions faced by grassroots election officials across India.
Booth-Level Officers Face Crisis: Stress, Suicides, and Struggle in India's Voter List Cleanup Drive
Dec 01, 2025 03:38 pm CST
India's booth-level officers (BLOs) are facing severe challenges during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, with reports of suicides and deaths linked to work pressure. BLOs report insufficient training, tight deadlines, and inadequate compensation while conducting door-to-door voter verifications across 12 states. With daily schedules stretching to 16 hours and minimal support, these essential election workers are calling for extended deadlines and better compensation for their critical role in maintaining electoral integrity.
Rahul Gandhi's Silent Response to PM Modi's Criticism While Priyanka Gandhi Defends Democratic Parliamentary Discussion
Dec 01, 2025 03:36 pm CST
Rahul Gandhi remains silent on PM Modi's criticism of Congress before Parliament's Winter Session, while Priyanka Gandhi defends the opposition's right to discuss crucial public issues like Special Intensive Revision and air pollution, emphasizing that Parliament exists for meaningful democratic debate rather than political theater.
Indian Parliament Winter Session 2025: Key Issues Including Electoral Reform and Political Confrontations
Dec 01, 2025 01:40 pm CST
The 2025 Winter Session of Indian Parliament has commenced amid several controversial topics including the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, opposition concerns over an election official's death in Bengal, and the FIR against Congress leaders in the National Herald case. The session, scheduled for 15 sittings over 19 days, will address air pollution crisis, security concerns, and introduce 13 legislative bills.
Electoral Officer Assaulted During Voter List Revision in Chhattisgarh: Growing Concerns for Officials' Safety
Nov 30, 2025 11:02 pm CST
A Booth Level Officer in Raipur was physically assaulted during voter list verification duties, highlighting increasing safety concerns for election workers in Chhattisgarh. The incident, captured on video, occurred when a woman became violent after demanding home delivery of voter verification forms. This event adds to a pattern of hostility faced by electoral officers during the Special Intensive Revision process, which has also raised concerns about potential disenfranchisement of tribal voters.
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.
Bengal Woman Dies by Suicide Due to Anxiety Over Voter List Revision: Family Claims Mental Stress from SIR Exercise
Nov 30, 2025 04:51 pm CST
A 40-year-old unmarried woman from West Bengal allegedly set herself on fire due to anxiety over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter list exercise. Her family blames the central government for her death, while the Trinamool Congress claims at least 40 people have died due to stress from this controversial electoral process that has identified 18.70 lakh dead voters still on electoral rolls.
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.
India's Parliament Winter Session 2025: Key Bills and Opposition Challenges Ahead
Nov 30, 2025 02:09 pm CST
The upcoming Winter Session of India's Parliament, scheduled from December 1-19, will feature crucial legislation including the Atomic Energy Bill to open the nuclear sector to private players and the Higher Education Commission Bill. Following the BJP-led NDA's Bihar victory, the government pushes forward with nine reform bills while opposition parties prepare to challenge electoral roll revisions across 12 states and territories. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for a meeting with floor leaders to ensure smooth coordination during the 15-sitting session.