Kolkata Voters Can Check Hearing Notices & Upload Docs Online
Kolkata electors can now verify hearing notices and submit documents online through the Election Commission's portal, but BLOs and EROs face confusion over hearing requirements.
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BLO Suicide in West Bengal, Family Alleges Work Pressure
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.
Kanpur Holds Training for BLOs on SIR 2026 Voter List Revision
Kanpur's election office trained BLOs and officers for the notice & hearing phase of Special Intensive Revision 2026. ADM Vivek Chaturvedi stressed strict procedural compliance. Read key details.
EC's 5-Day Document Verification Poses Challenge in Kolkata
Election Commission officials in Kolkata struggle with a 5-day deadline for document verification, especially for voters who returned from other states. Errors in 2002 SIR list digitization add to the complexity. Read more.
ECI's New 'Book-a-Call with BLO' Service for Voters
The Election Commission introduces 'Book-a-Call with BLO' for electoral roll assistance. Voters can schedule a callback with their Booth Level Officer within 48 hours via the ECI portal or app.
EC's 'Book a Call with BLO' Facility Launched in UP
Uttar Pradesh voters can now schedule calls with Booth Level Officers for electoral roll verification. The new facility aims to enhance voter list accuracy ahead of upcoming elections.
EC's New Photo Quality Check Feature Confuses Kolkata BLOs
Kolkata's Booth Level Officers face confusion over EC's new 'quality check of elector photo' feature in BLO App, citing lack of clarity and increased workload ahead of final SIR rolls.
Chandigarh Seeks Public Help for Electoral Data Mapping
Chandigarh administration appeals to residents to assist Booth Level Officers in the ongoing elector mapping process. Key sectors identified for verification. Check details and ensure your vote counts.
EC Issues Notices to 94.5L Voters Over Roll Discrepancies
The Election Commission starts issuing hearing notices to 94.5 lakh Kolkata electors with 'logical discrepancies' in rolls from Thursday. Voters must clarify data mismatches.
EC Waives Minor Discrepancies for 41.5 Lakh Bengal Voters
The Election Commission has provided relief to over 41.5 lakh voters in West Bengal after re-verifying minor mismatches in electoral records. Notices will be sent to 94.5 lakh voters for further scrutiny. Read the full details.
EC Directs WB Govt Staff to Declare Single Voter Status
The Election Commission mandates all West Bengal government employees to submit a declaration ensuring they, their spouse, and children are enrolled in only one assembly constituency's electoral roll.
EC Mandates Live Photos for Voter Hearing Notices in Kolkata
Kolkata's BLOs must now upload live photos of voters receiving hearing notices, a new EC directive aims to ensure transparency. Read about the rollout and the challenges faced.
EC Directs BLOs to Upload Live Photos with Voters
The Election Commission mandates Booth Level Officers to upload live photos of voters receiving hearing notices via the BLO App. New rule aims to ensure transparency in the voter mapping process in Kolkata and West Bengal.
EC Resolves 3.3 Lakh Voter Cases in Kolkata Drive
The Election Commission has sorted out cases of 3.3 lakh voters after hearings in Kolkata. The drive addresses discrepancies in the electoral roll, including age and name mismatches. Read the full update.
EC Takes Strict Action on Summoning Elderly, Sick Voters
Election Commission warns of strict action against BLOs summoning voters aged 85+, sick, or disabled for hearings. New directive mandates door-to-door verification. Read the full story.
EC Issues Strict Warning on Intimidation of Electoral Staff
Election Commission warns political workers against intimidating poll officials, demands West Bengal release BLO honorarium. TMC sets a condition for payment. Read the full story.
ECI Directs WB to Release BLO Honorarium, Warns Against Intimidation
Election Commission orders immediate release of enhanced pay for Booth Level Officers in West Bengal. Polling stations to be set up in high-rises, gated communities & slums for voter access.
Kolkata Voters' Harrowing Hearing Despite EC Clarification
A Kolkata family faced a distressing voter verification hearing, spending thousands and hours in line, despite an EC notification exempting them. Read their full ordeal and the systemic confusion.
Congress: Hasty SIR to Disenfranchise Poor, Migrants
Congress accuses Election Commission of adhoc SIR execution, warns it will strip voting rights of millions of poor and migrants. Details on Tamil Nadu's 97 lakh omissions inside.
EC Issues Fresh Directive for 1.3 Lakh Voters in West Bengal
Election Commission directs DEOs & DMs in West Bengal to not issue hearing notices to over 1.3 lakh voters facing BLO app mismatch. New process involves field verification via photos. Read the full details.
Bankura BLO Dies by Suicide, Note Blames SIR Pressure
A 53-year-old BLO and headmaster in Bankura died by suicide, leaving a note citing unbearable pressure from SIR work. The incident sparks political blame game. Read the full story.
Bengal Headmaster, BLO Ends Life Amid SIR Work Pressure
A 53-year-old headmaster and Booth Level Officer in West Bengal's Bankura died by suicide, citing pressure from Special Intensive Revision work. TMC and BJP trade blame over the tragedy.
Navi Mumbai Voter List: 13,336 Duplicate Entries Found
State Election Commission confirms 13,336 duplicate voters in Navi Mumbai's electoral roll after BLO verification. Politicians demand further rectification before the 2026 civic elections. Read the full story.
Kolkata Voter List Errors Spark Public Ire, BLOs Struggle
Technical errors in Kolkata's voter database cause mismatches in names, age, and guardian details. BLOs face public anger during door-to-door visits for rectification. Read the full report.
Y+ Security for Bengal CEO After Protests, Office to Move
MHA provides Y+ security to Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer following protests & security breach. CISF deployed, office shifting to new building. Read details.
EC Relief for 1.3 Lakh Voters After BLO App Error
The Election Commission cancels hearing notices for over 1.3 lakh Kolkata voters wrongly flagged due to a technical glitch in the BLO app. Read the full story on the EC's corrective measures.
Three BLO Deaths in Bengal Amid SIR Process
Three Booth Level Officers died in West Bengal after receiving SIR hearing notices. Family alleges pressure, officials cite health and personal reasons. Details inside.
Sitapur BLO Suicide: Family Alleges Work Pressure
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.
New BLO App Feature Eases Voter Mapping Errors
The Election Commission introduces 'Electors with No Mapping' in the BLO App, allowing officers to rectify technical glitches. This aims to reduce physical hearings for unmapped voters in Kolkata ahead of the electoral process.
Kolkata Police FIR Against Protesting BLOs
Kolkata Police registers suo motu case against BLOs for protest at Bengal election commission. DC Indira Mukherjee confirms charges. BLOs cite harassment, work pressure. Read full details.
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