Kumaraswamy Alleges Congress Pressuring Officials to Rig Karnataka Voter Lists
HD Kumaraswamy, Union minister and Janata Dal Secular chief, has accused the DK Siddaramaiah government of conducting irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Karnataka. He alleges that the government is pressuring Election staff to include illegal immigrants and dead people on the voter rolls and directing BLOs to support illegal activities. Kumaraswamy claims the government is misusing its powers to manipulate the SIR process, citing instances where voters are being directed who are not registered.
15 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Congress delegation urged the Election Commission to extend the SIR deadline in Telangana due to slow progress and voter outreach challenges.
— The Hindu
Former Chief Election Commissioner Quraishi criticizes the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for its focus on exclusion and disruption of free and fair elections.
— Indian Express
The Election Commission of India extended the electoral roll revision schedule in Punjab, with draft rolls published on August 13 and final rolls on October 12.
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