Archive · 22 Nov 2025
BJP Criticizes Kerala's Electoral Roll Process, Bengal Ensures Development Work Continues Amid SIR
In India, political parties are arguing over the timing of a special election roll revision process.
The BJP criticizes Kerala for trying to delay it, while the Kerala government says it's too much work too fast.
Meanwhile, West Bengal is making sure other development work isn't stopped by this process.
Sadly, some Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have died, with each side blaming the other.
In Gujarat, two women working as BLOs died, raising concerns about the workload.
BJP spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi criticizes Kerala's attempt to delay the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
Kerala government approaches Supreme Court to postpone SIR process, citing upcoming local body elections
West Bengal chief secretary directs district administrations to ensure development work remains unaffected by SIR
BJP and TMC blame each other for the death of a BLO in West Bengal, with TMC demanding a CBI probe
Two woman assistant BLOs die in Gujarat, sparking concerns about SIR work pressure
- Who
- BJP, Kerala government, West Bengal government, BLOs, political parties
- What
- Disagree over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- When
- November 2021
- Where
- India (Kerala, West Bengal, Gujarat)
- Why
- To update electoral rolls, ensure fair elections, manage workload
Kerala Government
BJP
Electoral Roll Revision
Kerala Government
Kerala government seeks postponement of SIR process due to upcoming local body elections
BJP
BJP criticizes Kerala government's attempt to delay the process, calling it 'criminal reaction'
- Election Type
- Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGI) elections in Kerala
- Election Date
- December 9 and 11, 2021
- SIR Process Deadline
- December 9, 2021
- BLO Deaths
- Over 30 BLOs and ordinary citizens have died due to SIR-related issues
Sources
New phase of ‘intellectual terrorism’ has begun: BJP
4 deaths in a week: 2 woman assistant BLOs die of heart attack in Gujarat, sparking fears on ‘SIR work pressure’
Bengal chief secy tells DMs to ensure development works remain unaffected by SIR
‘Stressed’ BLO found hanging in Bengal’s Nadia, ‘suicide note’ holds ECI responsible
