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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee - file image.

Mamata slams EC over SIR work pressure for BLO deaths

November 22, 2025, 05:21 PM - 3 min read

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reacted sharply and emotionally, questioning the Election Commission’s responsibility in the growing list of deaths linked to the SIR drive.

Left behind twice— first by family, now by democracy

November 10, 2025, 05:04 PM - 4 min read

“I used to vote in Mominpur, Kolkata. I’ve been here for nine years now,” says Vandana Bose, 78, her voice sharp with fatigue and irony. “I don’t remember my old booth number. There’s no one to look for me. How will the BLO find my name? Maybe they’ll just strike me out. Throw me out of the country, perhaps.”

14 dead in Bengal amid panic over SIR

November 10, 2025, 01:51 PM - 4 min read

The rally of deaths reportedly began the day after the EC’s announcement of the exercise on October 27.

Currently, around 80,681 BLOs are deployed across the state, supported by 14,000 additional workers. The Commission has printed and begun distributing over 7.66 crore enumeration forms across 294 assembly constituencies.

8 WB BLOs served show-cause notices over SIR irregularities

November 8, 2025, 09:01 PM - 2 min read

According to reports, several BLOs have failed to follow the Commission’s rules by distributing enumeration forms in open spaces, clubs, or shops instead of delivering them door-to-door.

TMC leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee on the SIR protest stage of Jorasanko - Image via X.

Mamata vows to protect voters as SIR begins in Bengal

November 4, 2025, 08:55 PM - 4 min read

Speaking to supporters in Jorasanko, Mamata urged people not to panic and vowed to safeguard every eligible voter’s name.

The SIR process, which determines additions and deletions in the voter list, has already become a politically charged issue in West Bengal.

TMC to hold rally in Kolkata on Nov 4 against SIR drive

November 1, 2025, 08:41 PM - 3 min read

According to party sources, the procession will begin at 1:30 pm from the foot of BR Ambedkar’s statue on Red Road and will culminate at Jorasanko.

Bengal begins SIR; schools fear disruption of classes

October 29, 2025, 07:50 PM - 4 min read

With schools reopening after the Puja holidays and examinations around the corner, headmasters fear that the additional administrative load will severely affect teaching and learning.