The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Citizen group seeks six-month extension of SIR, cites burden on BLOs
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The Hindu Bureau
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A citizens' group in Karnataka has requested a six-month extension for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. They cite inadequate training and excessive pressure on Booth Level Officers as primary reasons for the request.
The Citizens’ Vote Vigilance Committee, formed to help voters and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and monitor the developments, has requested the Election Commission of India to extend the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by at least six months, arguing that the process has placed BLOs under severe pressure due to inadequate planning and training.
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