The Ludhiana East Municipal Corporation has issued a directive requiring 44 teachers to report for booth level officer (BLO) duties on April 24, warning that failure to comply could lead to the withholding of salaries and even the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs). This order, part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, follows previous reminders to the teachers, who have not reported for their assigned duties. Teachers have expressed their concerns, citing existing commitments such as block-level duties and coordination for events like the ‘Sikhya Kranti’ program, which coincide with the election responsibilities. The deputy district education officer acknowledged the teachers' burdens but emphasized the necessity of fulfilling election duties. School heads and education officers have been instructed to ensure compliance with the order, which has raised further concerns among educators about their workload during a busy period for school enrollments and census activities.