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An Anganwadi teacher serving as a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Kasaragod, Kerala, collapsed due to alleged work pressure related to Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duties. The incident occurred amid statewide protests concerning the workload of BLOs and follows the recent death of a BLO in Kannur district. The teacher, N. Sreeja, is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital and is reported to be in satisfactory condition.

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Anganwadi Teacher Collapses Amid BLO Work Pressure Protests in Kerala

KASARAGOD, KERALA – NOVEMBER 17, 2025 – Amid ongoing statewide protests concerning the heavy workload placed on Booth Level Officers (BLOs), an Anganwadi teacher serving as a BLO collapsed in Kasaragod district today. N. Sreeja, 45, an Anganwadi teacher from Maikayam, Malom, and a BLO in the Kanhangad Assembly constituency, reportedly fell ill while performing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duties in Balal panchayat.

Sreeja was rushed to a private hospital in Konnakkad and is currently receiving treatment. Hospital authorities have stated her condition is satisfactory. Vellarikundu tahsildar Muraleedharan, along with local village and revenue officials, visited her at the hospital.

This incident comes on the heels of mounting demonstrations across Kerala after the recent death of a BLO in Kannur district, an event that has intensified scrutiny of the pressures faced by these officers. Protesters are demanding better working conditions and resources for BLOs, who are often tasked with significant responsibilities during election-related activities.

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