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flag West Bengal's BLOs protested in Kolkata on Nov. 24, 2025, over extreme work pressure during the SIR, citing unrealistic deadlines, stress, illness, and two suicides.

flag Booth-level officers in West Bengal protested in Kolkata on November 24, 2025, demanding relief from extreme work pressure during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. flag Organized by the BLO Adhikar Raksha Committee, the march from College Square to the Chief Electoral Officer’s office included symbolic locks and fetters, with protesters attempting to enter the building, leading to clashes with police. flag BLOs accused the Election Commission of imposing unrealistic deadlines, forcing them to complete tasks that normally take years within weeks, resulting in severe stress, illness, and at least two reported suicides. flag A delegation submitted a memorandum, while another group, BLO Oikya Mancha, raised concerns about digitization challenges and staffing shortages. flag The SIR, running from November 4 to December 4, involves house-to-house enumeration, with draft rolls to be published on December 9. flag The Election Commission has directed district officials to review allegations of work-related deaths, but no official response to the protest has been issued.

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