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Karnataka Government Considers Supreme Court Petition Over Voter Deletions During Special Intensive Revision
Wary of voter deletions during SIR, Karnataka mulls petition in Supreme Court
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The Karnataka Cabinet is contemplating a petition to the Supreme Court regarding potential voter deletions during the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Concerns have been raised about significant voter loss, particularly in states like West Bengal, prompting the state to seek legal clarity on the ECI's immunity and ensure electoral transparency.
- 01Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil highlighted that the petition aims to challenge the ECI's legal immunity.
- 02Concerns were raised about the deletion of up to 66% of voters in high migration areas like Raichur, and 46% in Bengaluru.
- 03The Congress party plans to discuss the SIR exercise with its members on May 24, focusing on legal actions against potential lapses.
- 04The ECI is scheduled to publish the draft electoral roll on August 5, with the final roll expected by October 7.
- 05Patil emphasized that no citizen should lose their voting rights unnecessarily or deliberately.
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The Karnataka Cabinet is considering a petition to the Supreme Court regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise by the Election Commission of India (ECI), which is expected to result in significant voter deletions. Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil expressed concerns that the SIR has already caused voter losses in other states, including West Bengal, where 27 lakh voters lost their rights. The proposed petition aims to challenge the ECI's legal immunity and ensure transparency in the electoral process by requiring the final electoral roll to be submitted to the Supreme Court. Estimates indicate that 66% of voters in districts with high migration rates, such as Raichur, and 46% in Bengaluru could be deleted. The Congress party is also set to hold a meeting on May 24 to discuss strategies regarding the SIR, as the state prepares for possible legal action over any lapses. The ECI's timeline indicates that the draft electoral roll will be published on August 5, with the final roll due by October 7.
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The potential deletion of a significant number of voters could affect electoral representation and participation in Karnataka.
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