Karnataka Congress Warns of SIR Process Voter Removals

5 UPDATES · 42 DAYS · 12 JUL 2026 — 22 AUG 2026

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Latest · 22 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand Congress leaders allege the Election Commission is processing unverified bulk applications to delete voter names during a special voter list revision.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the controversy surrounding over 7 lakh uncollected enumeration forms in Karnataka's voter list following the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions or controversies related to the Election Commission, BJP, and JD(S) unless they are directly related to or developments of this specific occurrence.

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12Jul

STORY BEGINS — Indian Express

Over 7 Lakh Names in Uncollected Forms Hang Over Karnataka Elections

2 weeks later

29Jul

Indian Express

The Congress in Karnataka expressed alarm over the SIR process, warning of potential voter removals exceeding 84 lakh without proper verification.

8Aug

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls lacks safeguards against including deceased voters, leading to concerns about irregularities.

11Aug

NDTV

Actor Prakash Raj alleges his voter registration was removed from the Bangalore constituency voter list during the Karnataka SIR.

22Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Uttarakhand Congress leaders allege the Election Commission is processing unverified bulk applications to delete voter names during a special voter list revision.

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