9 months ago
UP Opposition Raises BLO Death Concerns
In the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, the Opposition wanted to talk about the deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
They said at least 10 BLOs died because of too much pressure and lack of training.
The government said no because the SIR is handled by the Election Commission of India (ECI), and the government can't control it.
The Opposition wanted money and jobs for the families of the deceased BLOs, but the government said it can only provide benefits as per its rules.
The government will look into the deaths but said it's not responsible for election matters.
Opposition in UP Assembly demanded discussion on BLO deaths and SIR process.
Government rejected the demand, citing ECI's control over SIR.
Opposition claimed at least 10 BLOs died due to administrative negligence and pressure.
Opposition proposed Rs 50 lakh compensation and government job for BLO families.
Government to conduct inquiry into BLO deaths but claims limited role in election matters.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government and Opposition
- What
- Rejection of Opposition's demand for discussion on BLO deaths and SIR process
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh Assembly
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- Government claims no control over ECI's SIR process
Key facts
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh Assembly
- Demand
- Discussion on BLO deaths and SIR process
- Opposition Leader
- Aradhana Mishra (Congress)
- Government Stance
- Rejected demand, citing ECI's control over SIR
- Opposition Proposal
- Rs 50 lakh compensation and government job for BLO families
- Government Response
- Inquiry into BLO deaths, limited role in election matters
- Legal Basis
- Representation of the People Act (RPA)
- BLO Deaths Alleged
- At least 10 BLOs
- SIR Process
- Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
Quotes
Pankaj Chaudhary
Uttar Pradesh BJP president
“"The Samajwadi Party was registered in 1992, and long before that, in 1984, the BJP had appointed Kalyan Singh as the leader of the opposition. Whenever the Samajwadi Party had the opportunity, Mulayam Singh Yadav consistently served as chief minister, and when the party again secured a majority in 2012, Akhilesh Yadav was made chief minister despite Azam Khan being much more senior."”
theprint.in
“"One will have to take rebirth if he wants to become the national president of the Samajwadi Party."”
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Sources
Opposition Flags BLO Deaths During Electoral Roll Revision In Uttar Pradesh Assembly
BJP to work unitedly for better results than 2017 in UP polls: State party chief
UP govt refuses to entertain Opposition demand for discussion on SIR in assembly
