3 Things A BLO alleges mass deletions, women in the gig economy, and new BJP president
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Jan 20, 2026 Parul Kulshrestha, a Rajasthan reporter for The Indian Express, shares insights on a viral video revealing pressure on a Booth Level Officer to delete voters, sparking a political firestorm. Saman Hussain, also from The Indian Express, explores women navigating the gig economy, highlighting their challenges like low pay and monitoring, while discussing the appeal of flexible work. The conversation wraps up with the election of Nitin Nabin as the new BJP president, examining the potential hurdles he faces ahead.
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Viral BLO Video Sparks Political Uproar
- A viral video showed a Booth Level Officer (BLO) claiming he was pressured to delete voters during Rajasthan's SIR process.
- The clip triggered statewide political conflict with allegations of targeted deletions of Muslim and Congress supporters.
BLO Describes Pressure And Resistance
- Kirti Kumar told Parul Kulshrestha he was asked to delete about 478 Muslim voters and resisted.
- He said he followed rules and reported pressure up the chain until assured protection.
BJP Claims Deletions Target Fake Voters
- Local BJP councillors insist many entries are fake and claim proof of overcrowded voter lists at single addresses.
- BJP frames SIR deletions as rectifying long-standing registration fraud rather than targeted removal.