Overview On November 28, 2025 , Dinesh Raval (50) , a school teacher working as a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Mehsana district, Gujarat , died of a heart attack. He was involved in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The incident has sparked debate regarding the work pressure on BLOs and the facilities provided to them. Key Developments Details of the Incident Date of Death: November 28, 2025 Victim: Dinesh Raval , a school teacher and BLO Location: Mehsana district, Gujarat Cause of Death: Heart attack (as per post-mortem report) Reactions and Allegations Opposition Congress: Alleged excessive work pressure on BLOs. Manish Doshi , Congress spokesperson, stated that BLOs are under immense pressure to finish assigned work in time. Teachers' Union: Digvijaysinh Jadeja , President of Gujarat State Primary Teacher Association, claimed Raval was under pressure due to BLO-related work and urged the government to find an alternative to deploying teachers as BLOs. Police Response: Denied allegations of work pressure contributing to the death. Udaysinh Zala , sub-inspector at Satlasana police station, stated that neither Raval's family nor colleagues have made any allegations. Similar Incidents November 20, 2025: Rameshbhai Parmar , a school teacher and BLO in Kheda district, Gujarat , died of a heart attack, with his family attributing his death to "excessive work pressure" linked to the ongoing SIR. November 21, 2025: Arvind Vadher , a school teacher deployed as BLO in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat , allegedly ended his life, citing "mental stress and exhaustion" from SIR work in a note. Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Scope: Currently underway in 12 states and Union territories . Purpose: To update and revise electoral rolls. UPSC Relevance This news article is relevant to GS2 (Governance, Elections) as it highlights issues related to the administration of electoral processes and the well-being of government employees involved in these processes. It also touches upon the challenges of assigning additional responsibilities to teachers and the potential impact on their primary duties. Key Concepts Booth Level Officer (BLO): A crucial functionary in the electoral process responsible for updating electoral rolls at the grassroots level. Special Intensive Revision (SIR): An intensive program to update and revise electoral rolls, ensuring accuracy and inclusivity. Potential Questions for UPSC Exams Discuss the challenges faced by BLOs during electoral roll revision processes and suggest measures to improve their working conditions. Evaluate the impact of assigning non-core duties to teachers on their primary responsibilities and the quality of education. Analyze the ethical considerations related to overburdening government employees with additional responsibilities.