Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Karnataka Dy CM Alleges Election Commission Unfair to Bihar Voters
A leader from the Congress party in Karnataka, who is also a Deputy Chief Minister, visited New Delhi to present signatures collected from people in his state.
He claimed that the people who manage elections in India, called the Election Commission, were not fair to voters in a state called Bihar.
He said that the names of many poor people and those who leave their homes to find work were removed from the list of who can vote.
He believes the Election Commission admitted they made a mistake.
He thinks this is wrong and wants to make sure everyone's vote is protected.
He wants everyone to know about these issues to save democracy.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar accused the Election Commission of injustice towards Bihar voters.
He alleged that names of poor voters and those migrating for jobs were deleted from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Shivakumar presented 1.12 crore signatures collected in Karnataka as part of the Congress' 'Vote chor, gaddi chhod' campaign.
He stated that the Election Commission's decision to conduct the SIR implies an admission of having made errors.
The campaign aims to ensure democracy is saved and the principle of 'One man, one vote' is upheld.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar
- What
- Alleged that the Election Commission has not been fair to Bihar voters by deleting names of the poor and migrant workers from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- When
- Monday (when the statement was made)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To protest alleged electoral malpractice and ensure the sanctity of votes, emphasizing the principle of 'One man, one vote'.
Congress View
Election Commission (Implied)
Fairness to Voters
Congress View
The Election Commission has not done justice to Bihar voters, especially the poor and those migrating for jobs, whose names were allegedly deleted from electoral rolls.
Election Commission (Implied)
The Election Commission is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, suggesting a commitment to correcting any errors and ensuring the integrity of the voter list.
Reason for SIR
Congress View
The SIR is being conducted because the Election Commission admitted that 'something wrong' was committed by misusing its office, indicating an acknowledgment of past errors.
Election Commission (Implied)
The SIR is a standard procedural revision of electoral rolls aimed at updating and correcting voter information.
- Signatures Collected (Karnataka)
- 1.12 crore
- Campaign Name
- 'Vote chor, gaddi chhod'
- Allegation Focus
- Deletion of names of poor and migrant voters
- Key Principle Emphasized
- 'One man, one vote'
- Action by Congress
- Presented collected signatures to AICC for future gatherings
