Tamil Nadu’s 54,000 Anganwadi workers, earning ₹10,000-20,000/month, are forced into election duty for the ECI’s SIR drive. Handling 1,200 voters each without training, smartphones or data support, they juggle childcare till 4 pm, then work till 10 pm. Unrealistic deadlines, threats of job loss and mental exhaustion mount as workers demand fair pay, tools and time.