Bengal SIR Deaths: 7 Dead, Political War Erupts
The deaths of seven individuals linked to the SIR scheme in West Bengal trigger a fierce political blame game between TMC and BJP. Get the full details on the controversy.
The deaths of seven individuals linked to the SIR scheme in West Bengal trigger a fierce political blame game between TMC and BJP. Get the full details on the controversy.
A Block Level Officer in West Bengal dies by suicide. Family alleges extreme work pressure from Special Intensive Revision duties. Details on the tragic incident and calls for investigation.
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Mass bird deaths in Khargone's Barwaha forest division. Veterinary postmortem points to food poisoning as the likely cause. Investigation ongoing.
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Bodies of a young couple, Parwinder Singh (30) and Baljit Kaur (25), found in Tallewal village. Police investigate suspected suicide. Read the latest details here.
A 30-year-old Booth Level Officer in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, died by suicide. His family alleges extreme pressure from an excessive workload. Read the full report.
Opposition in UP Assembly demands debate and jobs for kin of deceased Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during electoral roll revision. Congress and SP allege undue pressure and caste-based deletions.
Congress & SP MLAs allege 10 Booth Level Officers died due to pressure of SIR exercise. Heated debate ensues in UP Assembly over compensation & govt haste. Read the full story.
Goa police report seven unnatural deaths this week. Details on the fatalities in Anjuna, Candolim, Panaji, and Margao, including two British nationals. Read the full report.
The wife of a Howrah BLO seeks financial aid from the Election Commission for his leg infection treatment, caused by extensive walking during SIR work. Read the full story.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of 39 individuals, including BLOs, whose deaths are linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Read the full story.
Urdu dailies highlight the Election Commission's SIR controversy, BLO fatalities, a Hindu neighbour's land gift in Jammu, and Karnataka's CM transition. Read the full analysis.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and SP's Akhilesh Yadav accuse PM Modi of 'dramabazi', demand Parliament debate on BLO deaths and SIR. They allege govt shattered conventions, passed 12 bills in 15 mins.
Two more BLO deaths in Uttar Pradesh, blamed on SIR workload pressure, ignite a crisis. Families demand answers as officials deny any link. Read the full story.
UP CEO Navdeep Rinwa instructs DEOs to prevent mental pressure on BLOs amid deaths linked to SIR work stress. Over 10.75 crore forms, 70% of voters, digitised. Read the full story.
Tragic deaths of 7 Booth Level Officers in Uttar Pradesh linked to SIR workload pressure. Families demand justice as officials deny direct connection. Read the full investigation.
AAP accuses Centre and Election Commission over 25 BLO deaths during voter list revision in Delhi. Party demands compensation and justice for families affected by extreme workload.
AAP organizes statewide protests over BLO deaths during voter list revision. Sanjay Singh demands ₹1 crore compensation per family and alleges election manipulation through SIR process.
A 46-year-old teacher & BLO dies by suicide in Moradabad, citing severe stress from voter list work. This marks the 7th BLO death during UP's electoral revision, raising alarm over work pressure.
Trinamool Congress alleges Election Commission is rushing SIR process, putting immense pressure on BLOs. Derek O'Brien demands transparency, cites suicide cases. Read full details.
Trinamool Congress alleges Election Commission is pressuring booth-level officers, demands proper SIR process and release of meeting transcript. Read the full details.
Lucknow's voter list update accelerates with 9.41 crore forms digitized. 1.62 lakh BLOs work as December 4 deadline approaches. Learn how to submit forms correctly.
Congress and Goa Forward Party accuse BLOs of coercive tactics during voter revision. CEO Sanjay Goel promises action as 2.1 lakh voters remain unmapped. Read the full investigation.