UP Govt Takes Action Against BLOs Over SIR Discrepancies: Over 60 FIRs in Noida, 2 BLOs Suspended

The Uttar Pradesh administration has intensified its scrutiny of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, taking strong action against booth level officers in Noida and Bahraich for alleged negligence.

The steps include multiple FIRs, suspensions, and disciplinary reviews as officials push for stricter compliance during the voter list revision exercise.

FIRs Against BLOs in Noida

In Noida, the administration has filed more than 60 FIRs across three police stations, targeting booth level officers and seven supervisors accused of failing to follow instructions during the revision drive. The cases were registered under Section 32 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

District Magistrate Medha Rupam, who also serves as the District Election Officer, directed sub divisional magistrates in all three Noida assembly segments to initiate legal action. The FIRs name the officers who allegedly ignored orders or did not complete assigned tasks linked to the SIR process.

Two BLOs Suspended in Bahraich

In Bahraich, district authorities suspended two booth level officers after a review indicated that both had neglected their responsibilities during the revision of electoral rolls. A third BLO was booked following a complaint lodged by a BJP leader.

Among those suspended is Shama Nafees, a headmistress who, according to officials, repeatedly failed to report to her designated polling station and chose to request medical leave instead. The second official, assistant teacher Anurag, allegedly declined to carry out SIR related duties even after senior authorities contacted him.

Administration Cites Threat to Voter List Accuracy

District officials said the failures disrupted the voter list revision process and could have affected the accuracy of electoral rolls. The lapses prompted immediate disciplinary action as the state continues to monitor BLO performance more closely.

The administration has stressed that the SIR exercise is critical to ensuring accurate, updated and error free voter lists, and officials warned that further negligence will lead to additional action.