SIR in India

The Special Intensive Revision Schedule that is now operating in India has come into attention due to large scale suicides by ordinary subjects out of apprehension and of Booth level officers for excessive strain for completing the process within a fixed timeline. It is to be noted that the time has been extended for another week bringing some relief to both the parties. But the revision process, though necessary, should have not been done in such a hurry as it has already resulted in a spate of undesirable deaths. Time should have been taken to explain the system to the masses and time should have been given to the Booth level officers, mostly school teachers to get adjusted with the work. Any suicide or sudden death which is avoidable is a sad commentary on the government with no one wanting to take responsibility.

Date of Update: 30-Nov-25