Amid SIR Row, Karnataka Poll Body Chief Clarifies No Voter Removed over Form 7
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SIR: No names deleted so far, Karnataka CEO clarifies amid charges of bulk filing of objections
Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukkumar stated that 58,220 objections were received in the electoral roll revision. Despite the objections, no voter names have been deleted from the draft rolls so far. The Congress party has raised concerns over alleged politically motivated objections filed primarily by the BJP. Anbukkumar emphasized that due process will be followed in examining each objection received. As of now, Karnataka's electoral …
Amid SIR row, Karnataka poll body chief clarifies no voter removed over Form 7
Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer said no voter has been deleted from the draft roll solely because a Form 7 objection was filed. The clarification comes amid allegations of wrongful deletions and as officials process pending hearings before the final roll is published.
The vote deletion scandal has created a stir across the country. The allegations of misuse of Form 7 have become loud in state politics as well. The Congress has made serious allegations that the BJP and JDS have deleted votes through bulk distribution of Form 7. A complaint was filed with the Commission under the leadership of CM DK Shivakumar. Now the State Election Commission has clarified the Congress allegations. State Chief Electoral Offic…
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