UP BLO Breaks Down in Last Video Before Suicide, Allegedly Over SIR Pressure: ‘Bachon Ka Khayal Rakhna’
A heartbreaking incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad has once again spotlighted the immense pressure faced by Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Sarvesh Singh, a 46-year-old teacher assigned to election duty, was found dead at his home, his death allegedly linked to the mounting stress of the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of voter lists.
Moments before taking the extreme step, Singh recorded an emotional video that has now surfaced online. In the clip, he breaks down while admitting he couldn’t finish the assigned SIR work. He apologises to his family, saying he is “going far from their world,” and pleads with his mother and sister to look after his four young daughters.
Singh reveals he hadn’t slept for 20 days due to the workload. “I am in deep distress. I haven’t been able to sleep for the last 20 days. I have four young daughters. Others are able to complete the work, but I am not,” he says, sobbing uncontrollably. He also firmly states that no one should be blamed for his decision and requests that his family not be questioned.
Sarvesh Singh was an assistant teacher and had been given BLO duties on 7 October, his first experience with election-related work. BLOs play an essential role in the electoral process, assisting citizens in filling out forms, verifying details, and uploading information to official databases.
His death adds to a growing list of similar tragedies. In recent weeks, multiple BLOs across the country have reportedly taken their lives, allegedly due to overwhelming workload and pressure from higher authorities. These incidents have triggered political uproar as voter roll revision continues simultaneously in 12 states, including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and others.
As investigations continue, the recurring deaths raise urgent questions about work conditions, mental health support, and the burden placed on frontline election workers.
Moments before taking the extreme step, Singh recorded an emotional video that has now surfaced online. In the clip, he breaks down while admitting he couldn’t finish the assigned SIR work. He apologises to his family, saying he is “going far from their world,” and pleads with his mother and sister to look after his four young daughters.
Singh reveals he hadn’t slept for 20 days due to the workload. “I am in deep distress. I haven’t been able to sleep for the last 20 days. I have four young daughters. Others are able to complete the work, but I am not,” he says, sobbing uncontrollably. He also firmly states that no one should be blamed for his decision and requests that his family not be questioned.
Sarvesh Singh was an assistant teacher and had been given BLO duties on 7 October, his first experience with election-related work. BLOs play an essential role in the electoral process, assisting citizens in filling out forms, verifying details, and uploading information to official databases.
His death adds to a growing list of similar tragedies. In recent weeks, multiple BLOs across the country have reportedly taken their lives, allegedly due to overwhelming workload and pressure from higher authorities. These incidents have triggered political uproar as voter roll revision continues simultaneously in 12 states, including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and others.
As investigations continue, the recurring deaths raise urgent questions about work conditions, mental health support, and the burden placed on frontline election workers.
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