UP Lekhpal Suicide: 25,000 Revenue Officers Protest After Colleague Ends Life Over Work Pressure

In this Special Report, Uttar Pradesh's revenue officers (Lekhpals) launch a massive state-wide protest following the suicide of their colleague, Sudhir Kumar, in Fatehpur. Bhupen Singh, State President of the UP Lekhpal Sangh, alleges that Sudhir ended his life due to 'physical and mental pressure' from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral work and the denial of leave for his own wedding scheduled for November 26. The association is demanding an FIR against the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), ₹50 lakh compensation for the bereaved family, and immediate relaxation in working hours. The report highlights the alleged administrative harassment faced by government employees.