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Karnataka BJP Alleges ₹20 Crore Scam in Voter ID Printing
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What Happened?
R Ashoka, Karnataka's Leader of Opposition, has alleged a ₹20 crore scam in voter ID card printing for Bengaluru's corporation elections, demanding a CBI investigation.
Key points
- R Ashoka claims ₹20 crore was sanctioned for printing voter ID cards.
- The tender was issued after the announcement of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- 90 lakh voter ID cards were printed without proper verification.
- Bengaluru reportedly has around 59 to 60 lakh voters.
- Ashoka questions the use of nearly 30 lakh unverified cards.
- He demands that Chief Minister D K Shivakumar distribute the printed cards to prove their authenticity.
Key insights
- If proven, the allegations could lead to significant political repercussions for the ruling party.
- A CBI investigation may uncover further irregularities in the electoral process.
- The situation highlights concerns over the management of voter ID issuance.
Why it matters
The allegations could impact public trust in the electoral process in Karnataka.
Entities
R Ashoka· PersonKarnataka· StateBengaluru· CityD K Shivakumar· Person
Source
Times Now
