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Karnataka EC Reports 84,900 Form 7 Voter Deletion Applications
Karnataka is checking and updating its voter lists.
Officials received 84,900 requests using Form 7, which can be used to object to a name or ask for a name to be removed.
The Election Commission says none of these requests objected to adding a name.
Officials have sent more than 43 lakh notices to voters and completed most of the related hearings.
Congress leaders say some Form 7 requests may have been misused to remove eligible voters.
They have asked for a police case and an investigation.
Election officials said people who knowingly provide false information may face legal action.
The Election Commission says the voter-list review is following the law.
Voters who cannot find their names in the same list section can search using their voter ID number.
The Election Commission received 84,900 Form 7 applications in Karnataka between June 16 and October 1.
More than 43.43 lakh notices were delivered during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
The CEO’s office said none of the Form 7 applications objected to a proposed inclusion of a name.
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Congress leaders demanded an FIR and inquiry into alleged misuse of Form 7.
The final hearing is scheduled for October 12, with claims and objections to be disposed of by October 22.
- Who
- The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer’s office, Election Registration Officers, the Election Commission, and Congress leaders including Chief Minister D K Shivakumar are involved.
- What
- Karnataka is conducting a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls while reviewing Form 7 deletion and objection applications.
- Where
- Across Karnataka, including Bengaluru and districts such as Bidar, Shivamogga, and Dakshina Kannada.
- When
- Applications were recorded from June 16 to October 1; the last hearing is October 12, and claims and objections must be disposed of by October 22.
- Why
- The revision is intended to update electoral rolls, while Congress has alleged misuse of Form 7 to remove eligible voters.
Congress allegations
Election Commission position
Use of Form 7
Congress allegations
Congress leaders allege that Form 7 was misused in bulk to seek deletion of eligible voters’ names and have demanded an FIR and inquiry.
Election Commission position
The CEO’s office reported that it received 84,900 Form 7 applications and said none was filed as an objection to a proposed inclusion of a name.
Electoral-roll revision
Congress allegations
Congress has described the issue as “vote chori” and questioned the role of senior election officials.
Election Commission position
The Election Commission maintains that the electoral-roll revision is being conducted according to the prescribed legal process.
False declarations
Congress allegations
Congress has called for action over what it says may be manipulation of electoral rolls.
Election Commission position
The CEO directed officials to act under the law against applicants who knowingly make false statements in Forms 6, 6A, 7, or 8, following an inquiry.
Key facts
- Form 7 applications
- 84,900 received between June 16 and October 1
- Electors on roll
- 4,49,81,740 as of October 2
- Notices generated
- 43,82,306 notices generated statewide
- Notices delivered
- 43,43,137 delivered, representing 99.11% of generated notices
- Hearings completed
- 35,60,833 hearings completed, with 7,82,304 pending
- Other forms received
- 8,85,952 Form 6, 4,648 Form 6A, and 11,78,028 Form 8 applications
- Deadlines
- Final hearing on October 12; claims and objections deadline on October 22
Quotes
Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer’s office
The official office responsible for Karnataka’s electoral-roll revision data
“A total of 43,82,306 notices have been generated across the state. Out of the notices generated, 43,43,137 notices have been delivered, while 39,169 notices are yet to be delivered, resulting in an overall delivery percentage of 99.11 per cent.”
deccanchronicle.com
“Electors who are unable to find their names in the previous parts are therefore requested to search using their EPIC number on voters.eci.gov.in or through the ECINET mobile application.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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