Indore, Nov. 25 -- A Block Level Officer (BLO) in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district has set a remarkable example of dedication by continuing her duties under the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process even after the death of her mother. The officer, Neelu Gaud, prioritised her official responsibilities despite personal grief, earning praise from senior officials.

Neelu Gaud, a Vikram Awardee and former national-level softball player, is currently posted in the Commercial Tax Department in Indore and has been assigned SIR responsibilities in the district. Her mother passed away on November 22, while she was on duty. After completing her assigned work that day, Neelu went home and performed the funeral...