Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Trinamool MPs raise concerns over SIR in West Bengal
The Trinamool Congress MPs met with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to discuss their concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
They raised questions about the purpose of the SIR, the deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) due to workload, and the refusal to allow local staff to assist with data entry.
The ECI, however, did not provide satisfactory answers to their questions.
The MPs also accused the ECI of having 'blood on their hands' due to the deaths of BLOs.
The ECI has directed West Bengal's top law enforcement officials to ensure the security of election personnel and prevent any intimidation.
The ECI has also appointed 12 senior IAS officers as electoral roll observers to monitor the SIR process in West Bengal.
Trinamool Congress MPs met with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to raise concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
The MPs accused the ECI of having 'blood on their hands' due to the deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) allegedly caused by the SIR workload.
The ECI did not provide satisfactory answers to the MPs' questions about the purpose of the SIR and the deaths of BLOs.
The ECI has directed West Bengal's top law enforcement officials to ensure the security of election personnel and prevent any intimidation.
The ECI has appointed 12 senior IAS officers as electoral roll observers to monitor the SIR process in West Bengal.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress MPs, Election Commission of India (ECI), West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)
- What
- Trinamool MPs raise concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal
- When
- November 28, 2025
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To address issues related to the SIR process and the deaths of BLOs
- Appointment Window
- Open for political parties, affiliated organizations, and civil society groups
- Purpose
- To raise election-related concerns and strengthen coordination
- Initiative By
- West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)
- Directive From
- Election Commission of India (ECI)
- Date
- November 28
- BLO Deaths
- Four BLOs have died since the SIR began on November 4
- ECI Directive
- ECI directed West Bengal's top law enforcement officials to ensure robust security measures and prevent any intimidation of election personnel
Sources
Happening today in Bengal: EC’s deadline to Kolkata Police for BLO protest ends; protest in JU over council polls
3 senior EC officials camp in Kolkata to oversee SIR exercise
WB CEO opens appointment window for parties, civil society to raise poll-related issues
EC directs Bengal DGP to ensure safety of poll officials
‘Humiliated, threatened and made scapegoats’: BJP alleges BLOs under pressure, urges ECI intervention in West Bengal SIR
Special IAS observers for SIR: EC appoints officials to monitor voter list revision
ECI Writes to DGP, Kolkata Police Commissioner to Ensure Security of BLOs in West Bengal
Election Commission ‘ducks’ all 5 questions of Trinamool Congress amid row over SIR
BLO dies of cardiac arrest in Murshidabad's Khargram, kin blame workload - Telegraph India
