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Since the commencement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bengal, reports of deaths have been surfacing from various parts of the state. On Wednesday morning, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission via her X handle.

She stated that 28 people have lost their lives since the inception of the SIR, holding the Commission's "unplanned" decision responsible for these tragedies. The Election Commission initiated the SIR in Bengal at the end of October. Although the Commission had clarified that individuals whose names (or whose families' names) appear in the 2002 voter list need not worry, an atmosphere of insecurity and fear persists among the people. Thousands of questions and apprehensions have taken root in the minds of the public.

Suicides Driven By Fear Of Deportation

Mamata Following the implementation of the SIR, several people have allegedly committed suicide out of fear of being deported. This situation is deeply distressing and is creating instability in society. At the local level, there are also allegations that excessive work pressure is being exerted on Booth Level Officers (BLOs), driving them to commit suicide due to mental stress.

Body Of Female BLO Found Hanging

On Wednesday morning, the body of a female BLO was found hanging in Malbazar. Her family claims that the suicide was driven by the pressure of work related to the SIR. This incident has further intensified the debate across the state. The opposition and social organisations have also raised this issue with seriousness.

'Unbearable Pressure On Workers'

Mamata In this context, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her outrage on her X handle. She wrote, "I lost another BLO today. She worked at an Anganwadi and could not withstand the pressure of the SIR." Mamata alleged that the Commission commenced the work without a plan, resulting in unbearable pressure on workers and the loss of precious lives.

'SIR Is An Extremist Decision'

Mamata Mamata Banerjee further stated that work which previously took three years to complete is now being pressured to be finished in just two months for political reasons. Terming it an "extremist decision," she said that this haste has put the lives of common citizens and employees at risk.

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'Commission Must Reconsider Its Decision'

Mamata The Chief Minister appealed to the Election Commission to take immediate steps to manage the situation. She asserted that the Commission should reconsider its decision and reduce the pressure on the workers. Mamata warned that if the Commission fails to take timely action, the state could witness even more severe consequences.

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