Battle Against Time: Bengal Village Poll Officer's Endless Struggle to Update Electoral Rolls

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Deep within the South 24 Parganas district lies Usthi, a village inaccessible by car and only reachable on foot or by bicycle. For Sabeera Khatun, a 42-year-old primary school teacher and Booth Level Officer (BLO), every day has become a marathon. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, currently underway in West Bengal, has put immense pressure on BLOs like Khatun. As she prepares for another grueling day, Khatun's workload has become unsustainable. The SIR process, aimed at updating electoral rolls, has become a daunting task for BLOs across the state. With a heavy burden of responsibility, Khatun's dedication to her duties remains unwavering. Despite the challenges, she continues to strive for accuracy and completeness in the electoral rolls, a testament to her commitment to the democratic process.