The Chakraborty family lost Vivek in 1988 when he disappeared after a dispute. Decades of searching proved futile until the SIR exercise, which printed the younger brother’s contact details on voter forms, led to a phone call that uncovered Vivek’s whereabouts. The call, from Vivek's son seeking documentation help, revealed deeply hidden family ties and ended decades of silence with emotional conversations.
The SIR process, aimed at updating electoral rolls, inadvertently bridged a painful family divide. Pradip Chakraborty, Vivek’s younger brother and local Booth Level Officer, was contacted by Vivek’s son for document assistance. Slowly piecing together family history, they discovered Vivek had been unreachable for years. The final call between brothers after 37 years brought tearful relief and joy.
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Vivek Chakraborty disappeared in 1988; family presumed him lost.
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Younger brother Pradip is a Booth Level Officer involved in SIR voter update.
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SIR forms displayed Pradip’s contact, enabling reconnection through Vivek’s son.
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Discovery led to emotional phone conversation, confirming Vivek is alive.
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Vivek expressed immense happiness and thanked the Election Commission.
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Family now prepares for Vivek’s homecoming after nearly four decades.
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The story stands out amid political controversies over the SIR process.
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A testament to bureaucracy’s unexpected role in healing deep personal wounds.
This compelling episode underscores human resilience and the profound impact of civic administration beyond elections.
Sources: India Today, ABP Live, Moneycontrol, Live Hindustan