Chief Minister Siddaramaiah conducted a meeting with leaders from citizens' groups in Bengaluru on May 8, 2026, to address concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Attendees expressed fears that the SIR could lead to significant voter deletions, drawing parallels to alleged issues faced by the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal. Despite the discussions, the Karnataka government has not made any formal decision to oppose the SIR process. Ministers discussed the matter during a Cabinet meeting prior to the public meeting, but no resolutions were reached. Siddaramaiah noted that the TMC's electoral defeat might be attributed to either anti-incumbency sentiments or voter deletions. As the state prepares for Legislative Assembly polls in 2028, citizens' groups are pushing for measures such as paper ballots and legal strategies to prevent the SIR's implementation. The government has indicated that further discussions will take place before any decisions are made.