SC questions 'unique' BLO threats in West Bengal voter revision

• Supreme Court issued notice to ECI and West Bengal regarding a petition alleging threats and obstruction to Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) during voter-list revision.
• The petition sought orders to place state police under ECI deputation or deploy central forces to protect BLOs.
• ECI stated law and order is the state's responsibility, but indicated it might take local police under deputation or request central forces if the state doesn't cooperate.
• The SC questioned if West Bengal's situation was "so unique," noting only one FIR was cited as forensic evidence of obstruction, and most claims were "presumptive."
• The Court clarified that police don't fall under ECI jurisdiction until elections begin and advised ECI to approach them if states lack cooperation.

Why It Matters: SC examines threats to voter list revision, crucial for fair elections.