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Deletions in Karnataka’s draft SIR rolls alarming | Data
The Hindu — National✓
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Draft electoral rolls in five core Bengaluru constituencies have experienced deletions exceeding 50%, a rate significantly higher than observed in other major states. The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer's office has faced criticism for failing to provide accessible lists of these deletions or gender-wise breakdowns for the affected areas.
WHY IT MATTERS
This unprecedented level of voter roll deletions in major urban constituencies threatens democratic participation and raises transparency concerns regarding election administration in Karnataka.
Five constituencies in core Bengaluru region see more than 50% of its electoral rolls getting deleted, unseen in other major States. Despite concerning levels of deletions, the office of Karnataka CEO has neither made the deletions lists easily accessible nor has it made public the gender-wise deletions in each constituency
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