Politics

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise across 12 states, Booth Level Officer (BLO) Savita Swami of Jaipur has shared her experiences, stating that the voter list revision work is not overly difficult if approached with proper planning. She emphasized that working just two hours a day can enable BLOs to complete their target within the two-month timeframe. Urban Work Easier Due to Compact Booths Savita, serving in Jaipur’s Sanganer Assembly constituency, explained that any concerns raised about BLO workload in urban areas are largely unfounded. “Each polling booth has roughly 1,500 voters, and a BLO is responsible for only one booth. Distributing and collecting forms is manageable,” she said. She further highlighted that dividing fieldwork and...

Jaipur: In a landmark move to enhance women’s safety and strengthen cyber security, the Rajasthan High Court has issued comprehensive directives to the Bhajan Lal government. The orders, issued by Justice Ravi Chirania, focus on increasing the participation of women drivers on app-based cab and bike taxi platforms and establishing a dedicated Cyber Crime Control Centre in the state. Women Drivers to Increase on App-Based Platforms The High Court has instructed the state government to ensure that at least 15% of drivers on app-based taxi and bike services are women within the next six months, with a target of increasing this to 25% over the next 2–3 years. Additionally, women passengers should be given the option to prioritize rides with female drivers, enhancing safety and accessibil...