Congress chief Rahul Gandhi (ANI photograph)
Chief of the Opposition within the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that “chaos” has gripped the nation within the title of the particular intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, claiming that 16 Sales space Stage Officers (BLOs) have died as a result of work-related stress.The SIR train is at the moment underneath approach in 9 States and three Union Territories. Its first part was performed in Bihar forward of the State’s Meeting elections.
“Beneath the guise of SIR, chaos has been unleashed throughout the nation – the consequence? In three weeks, 16 BLOs have misplaced their lives. Coronary heart assaults, stress, suicides – SIR isn’t any reform, it is an imposed tyranny,” Rahul Gandhi stated in a submit on X in Hindi.“SIR is a calculated ploy – the place residents are being harassed and the deaths of BLOs from pointless stress are dismissed as ‘collateral harm.’ This isn’t a failure, it is a conspiracy – a sacrifice of democracy to guard these in energy,” the Congress MP alleged.A media report shared by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that 16 BLOs have died throughout six States — 4 every in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, three in West Bengal, two in Rajasthan, and one every in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.Following the loss of life of a BLO in West Bengal that triggered a political dispute, governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday stated that the passing of Shanti Muni Ekka, who allegedly died by suicide as a result of “insufferable stress” from SIR-related duties, can be examined totally.“In such a scenario, it’s higher to keep away from a knee-jerk response. What the Chief Minister stated must be examined intimately. I’m positive we’ve an Election Fee which is robust sufficient and has a balanced outlook. All these points will be examined correctly and applicable options discovered, however what’s required is free and truthful elections on this nation,” the governor stated.The ultimate electoral roll is scheduled to be revealed on February 7, 2026.The States and Union Territories at the moment present process SIR embrace Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
Rahul Gandhi’s X submit on SIR
In the meantime, the Trinamool Congress will maintain an inside evaluate assembly on November 24, chaired by social gathering basic secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The assembly will deal with SIR-related assessments, enhancements throughout districts, and making certain that no voter names are omitted.Chief minister Mamata Banerjee can be scheduled to fulfill members of the Matua group in Bongaon, North 24 Parganas, on November 25.
