BLO suicide
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.
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.