Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:23pm on 18 Nov 2025,Tuesday India
Two booth-level officers (BLOs) in Kerala and Rajasthan died by suicide during the ongoing voter roll revision. Their families said heavy workload and long hours pushed them to this point. Another BLO in West Bengal died of a stroke, which her family linked to stress. BLOs in many districts are protesting, saying they face unrealistic targets, late-night orders, and pressure to finish digital data entry. Kerala saw major demonstrations, while Bengal reported fear among people about being removed from the voter list. The Election Commission has said no direct link has been proven, but anger on the ground is growing. (PC: India Today)
