Parties appoint more BLAs as SIR gains pace

THESE BLAs RAISE CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS ABOUT INCLUSION OR DELETION OF VOTERS

- Press Trust of Indi

As the special intensive review of the electoral roll of Bihar gathers pace, political parties in the state, including those from the opposition, have increased the number of booth-level agents who coordinate with the poll machinery during preparation and revision of the voters’ list.

These booth-level agents (BLAS) raise claims and objections about the inclusion or deletion of voters and check poll officials from taking arbitrary decisions.

According to the latest data, the BJP had 51,964 BLAs, and the number as on Wednesday stands at 52,698, an official said, citing the latest data.