Negligence in Electoral Roll Revision: 28 Officials Face Action

In Bairia tehsil, authorities are taking action against 28 Booth Level Officers for negligence in updating electoral rolls. They completed less than 25% of their assigned tasks during the Special Intensive Revision. Legal proceedings are underway, highlighting significant concerns about their performance.

In a concerning development, district authorities have initiated disciplinary action against 28 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Bairia tehsil. These officials are accused of negligence during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, according to a statement from an official on Sunday.

Sub-Divisional Magistrate and Assistant Electoral Officer Alok Pratap Singh revealed that a review conducted on Saturday found these officers had completed less than a quarter of their assigned tasks. This lack of progress was described as "serious laxity," prompting a formal complaint at the Bairia police station and a request for an FIR against the involved BLOs.

Bairia Circle Officer Mohammad Faheem Qureshi confirmed on Sunday evening that requisite legal actions are being initiated, aiming to address the lapses in the electoral process rigorously.

(With inputs from agencies.)