D K Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, expressed serious concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which he believes poses a risk of disenfranchising economically weaker voters. He stated that many poor individuals might lose their voting rights due to a lack of understanding of the documentation process, with reports indicating that states could remove between 50 lakh and 90 lakh names from the electoral rolls. Shivakumar emphasized that it is crucial for all eligible voters, regardless of their political affiliations, to submit their applications to retain their voting rights, warning that the loss of these rights could also affect access to welfare schemes such as the Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, and Anna Bhagya programs. He highlighted that vulnerable groups, including migrant workers and the elderly, are at a heightened risk of exclusion and called for government assistance in ensuring that citizens have the necessary documentation. Additionally, he announced that political parties would engage their booth-level workers to help raise awareness about the importance of maintaining voting rights. Shivakumar also dismissed rumors regarding cabinet expansion and discontent among legislators, asserting that there is no confusion within the party.