Priyank Kharge defends cases filed against those who file 'fake form 7'

Form 7 row deepens in Karnataka as police register 5 FIRs

Bengaluru: The controversy surrounding the alleged misuse of Form 7 applications during Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has escalated, with police registering five first information reports (FIRs) in different parts of the state over attempts to delete names of minority voters. The complaints have raised questions about whether bulk applications were submitted using incorrect details, forged signatures or without …

Priyank Kharge defends cases filed against those who file 'fake form 7'

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has claimed that BJP leaders submitted false Form 7 applications for voter deletions. He stated that the misuse of these forms constitutes a criminal offense attracting imprisonment and fines. Allegations suggest that BJP workers withdrew several submitted forms, acknowledging their wrongdoing in the process. Recent actions taken by the Chief Electoral Officer aim to enforce accountability among applicants.

Election Commission Form 7 Firewall, Voter Deletion Row And SIR Row

The Election Commission has rejected allegations of systematic voter deletion, clarifying that no mass removal of genuine electors is taking place. Outlining safeguards regarding Form 7, the commission stated that filing an application does not cause automatic deletion, bulk applications are barred, and names cannot be removed without notice and hearing. It affirmed action against false pleas and noted that the Supreme Court upheld the Special I…

SIR row: Karnataka HM Kharge warns of action over misuse of Form-7, questions bulk pre-printed submissions

Bengaluru, Oct 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Home Minister, Priyank Kharge, on Monday warned that those misusing Form-7 to seek deletion of eligible voters' names from electoral rolls would face legal consequences, questioning how bulk pre-printed forms... - Social News XYZ