Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being rolled out to “cut” Scheduled Caste, backward class and minority votes. Speaking in Bengaluru, the Congress leader vowed the state Congress government will ensure those voters are “protected,” while urging party leaders to coordinate and even claim votes across parties. The Election Commission has announced phase-3 SIR in 16 states and three Union Territories from May 30, involving 36.73 crore voters; Karnataka’s final roll is due October 7.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar rejected reports that Tamil Nadu Congress MLAs were being housed in a resort near Bengaluru. He said he has no knowledge of any such move and has not received any communication about it from the party’s high command. The denial challenges claims circulating within political circles and raises questions on who initiated them.
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