Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Karnataka SIR: 84 Lakh Voters Face Removal
In Karnataka, a big list of people who can vote is being checked again.
The Congress party says that about 84 lakh people might be taken off the list if the checks are not done carefully.
The chief officer says the names won’t be removed automatically and more checks are happening.
Congress wants another round of checks to make sure no real voter is lost.
The final list will be ready in October.
Karnataka Congress alleges 84 lakh voters could be removed during SIR without thorough verification.
Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukkumar says deletions will not be automatic and verification continues.
Congress calls for a second round of physical verification before any names are deleted.
Election Commission extended house‑to‑house verification deadline to August 8.
Draft electoral roll to be published August 17, final roll October 19.
- Who
- Karnataka Congress and Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukkumar
- What
- Allegations that 84 lakh voters may be removed from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) without thorough verification
- When
- The draft roll is scheduled for publication on August 17, with the final roll on October 19; verification deadline extended to August 8
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Congress fears that inadequate verification could disenfranchise genuine voters
- State
- Karnataka
- Voters at risk
- 84.31 lakh
- Verification deadline
- August 8
- Draft roll publication
- August 17
- Final roll publication
- October 19
- Chief Electoral Officer
- V Anbukkumar
- Party raising concerns
- Karnataka Congress
