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Karnataka's Final Voter Roll Drops by 99.32 Lakh After SIR
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What Happened?
Karnataka's final electoral roll shows a decrease of 99.32 lakh voters after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), reducing the electorate to 4.55 crore. The Congress party raises concerns over the electoral process.
Key points
- Karnataka's electoral roll decreased from 5.54 crore to 4.55 crore.
- The revised roll includes 2.25 crore male voters, 2.29 crore female voters, and 2,841 third-gender electors.
- Over 6.83 lakh voters are in the 18–19 age group.
- The Congress party alleges denial of permission for a protest event against the Chief Election Commissioner.
- The event was planned for October 30 as a precursor to a rally on November 1.
Key insights
- The significant drop in voter numbers may raise questions about the electoral process's integrity.
- The Congress party's allegations suggest ongoing tensions between opposition parties and the Election Commission.
- The denial of protest permission could indicate governmental attempts to control political dissent.
Why it matters
The changes in the voter roll could impact the upcoming elections in Karnataka.
Source
Times Now
