Kolkata: BLO ‘under adjudication’ dies, kin blame SIR pressure
Times of India
by SANJIB CHAKRABORTYMarch 1, 2026
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Kolkata: A Booth Level Officer (BLO), Mohammad Tahir (50), passed away due to a heart attack on Sunday. His family attributes his sudden demise to the immense work pressure he faced during the electoral revision process. Additionally, Tahir was shocked to find his name listed as "under adjudication" in the voter list published on Saturday. This discovery, coupled with persistent harassment from voters whose names were marked for deletion or adjudication, led to severe mental stress and ultimately caused his fatal heart attack.
Tahir, a resident of Anwar Bagan in Kamarhati Municipality, served as the BLO for booth 69 and supervised booths 57 to 64. His family and neighbors highlighted how he had been overwhelmed by the workload during the revision process. Tahir's death occurred around 3:30 pm when he collapsed outside his home after complaining of discomfort. He was rushed to a private hospital but was declared brought dead upon arrival.
The incident has raised concerns about the pressures faced by election officials and the potential impact of administrative challenges on public health. Tahir’s story underscores the importance of addressing work-related stress and ensuring fair electoral processes, especially in regions where such issues can have significant societal implications.
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Originally published on Times of India on 3/1/2026