West Bengal BLOs Demand Compensation Amid Stress-Induced Health Risks

West Bengal's Booth Level Officers protested at the Chief Electoral Officer's office, demanding compensation after a colleague suffered a brain stroke due to work stress. They argue that BLOs, crucial in the electoral process, deserve the same support as other polling personnel who face health issues.

In a show of solidarity, West Bengal's Booth Level Officers gathered outside the Chief Electoral Officer's office, voicing demands for adequate compensation after one of their colleagues suffered a severe brain stroke attributed to work stress.

Debashish Das, a BLO from Frasergaunge Gram Panchayat, reportedly collapsed due to the intense workload associated with the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The protestors brought him in an ambulance, highlighting their grievances.

The BLO Adhikar Raksha Committee leaders emphasized the urgent need for mitigation of the burdensome workload and argued for equal support, comparing it to state-provided ex-gratia for other election-duty casualties.

(With inputs from agencies.)