Page 2 - BLO E-Patrika

Message from

Rajiv Kumar,
Chief Election Commissioner of India

It gives me immense pleasure to introduce a new venture of ECI publication,
‘BLO E- Patrika.’ This is an ode to all the grassroot workers for their passionate
service to build an empowered and inclusive democracy. The E-Patrika aims to
recognize and appreciate the continued efforts of our BLOs to enhance the
electoral roll and spread voter awareness.
The Indian election process is a colossal task which attracts eyeballs from
around the globe. While, more often than not, the attention is directed onto the
poll day, we rarely acknowledge the exhaustive task of reaching out to each
household to enable the eligible citizens to reach the polling booth. This is not a
one-day, one-man task. It is the work of a dedicated and well-prepared team
that makes it possible. The BLO Patrika will give you a glimpse of how the team
on the ground is trained and prepared to sow the seeds of Indian elections. It is
a bird-sight view of the BLOs on the ground.
BLOs have a critical responsibility to facilitate voter registration, door to door
survey for updating electoral roll & assistsance on the polling day. This E-Patrika
will reinforce the BLOs with the nuances of voter awareness programmes and to
sensitise them with modern day technologies & minimum SVEEP activities
across the country.
The BLO Patrika is an attempt to bring across real stories from the ground. The
storytelling format of the Patrika is sure to benefit its readers.
I extend my gratitude to the entire team who worked tirelessly to bring forth this
one-of-a-kind Patrika in the finest way possible. Most humbly, I present this
Patrika to all our grassroot workers who truly hold the reigns of the Election
Commission of India.

(Rajiv Kumar)

Message from
Anup Chandra Pandey,
Election Commissioner of India

The importance of teamwork can best be seen from the mammoth task of
conducting Indian elections. In its successful implementation, every stakeholder
stands strong and shows the indomitable spirit which enables the Election
Commission of India to conduct these elections in a free, fair, inclusive,
participative and accessible manner, even during troubled times of COVID.
This exemplary team turns elections into a festival celebrated across the
country. The BLO E-Patrika emphasizes on this teamwork and presents a
detailed account of BLO stories in an attempt to connect with the Booth Level
Officer who is like a bridge between ECI and the electors.
BLOs act as friend, philosopher and guide to the voters and facilitate them to
participate in the electoral process. The BLO E-Patrika not only details the work
done by the BLOs but also brings forth their experiences from the ground.
I feel extremely delighted to present the BLO E-Patrika dedicated to each BLO
working relentlessly in ensuring that the biggest festival of our democracy is
celebrated with true spirit.
I congratulate the entire team at ECI and CEO offices for capturing the glimpses
of work carried out by BLOs at the ground level.

(Anup Chandra Pandey)