- By Deeksha Gour
- Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:08 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Noida SIR Update: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign for updating the voter list has picked up pace across Noida, placing a heavy workload on Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Many teachers assigned to this duty say they are struggling to manage long hours, health issues and pressure at home.
Teacher Resigns Amid Rising Pressure
On Sunday, the strain became visible when a teacher resigned from her post through the official BLO WhatsApp group. Pinky Singh, an assistant teacher at Geja Upper Primary School in Sector 34, said she could no longer continue due to the demanding nature of her assigned BLO duty at Rockwood School, Sector 33.
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Long Hours And Health Issues Trouble BLOs
The Jagran.com report cited School Principal Neelam Singh as confirming the resignation. She said the teacher had requested leave after receiving the assignment but her request was not accepted. Pinky, who is dealing with thyroid-related health problems and issues at home, felt unable to handle the workload.
Field Visits Leave Officers Exhausted
Teachers say her case is not an exception. Many BLOs have been working door-to-door from morning until late evening to complete voter verification. They report climbing multiple floors in residential buildings, only to find that residents have shifted elsewhere, adding to their fatigue.
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Sector 34 BLO Shalini Rana said her day begins at 11AM and often continues till 7 PM. She said she suffers from cervical-related health problems, making it painful to sit, so she remains on her feet for long hours. Climbing several floors left her breathless and the workload has caused difficulties at home as well.
Several BLOs reported falling ill due to exhaustion. Some are experiencing fever and high blood pressure. Teachers with heart conditions say they carry their medicines along during field visits.
Classrooms Hit As Teachers Pulled Into SIR Duty
The district has around 3,000 teachers, of whom 1,200 have been deployed as BLOs for the SIR exercise. With so many teachers away on duty, many school classrooms remain empty, leaving students unattended during the day.