Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Karnataka CM Alleges BJP Misused Forms to Delete Voters
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says some people used voter-deletion forms in the wrong way.
He accuses BJP leaders of being involved, but these are his claims.
He showed forms that he said were fake and said he has more records.
He says many voters, including minority, Dalit and backward-class voters, could have been affected.
He says his government wants the claims investigated and wants to protect people's right to vote.
He also says some forms were taken back after complaints were filed.
BJP leaders approached the Governor over the cases, according to the report.
The articles do not include a direct response from the BJP to Shivakumar's allegations.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar alleged BJP leaders misused Form-7 applications to seek voter deletions.
Shivakumar said he has records and alleged fake applications that he plans to share with the Congress high command and use to seek an investigation.
He claimed the applications targeted minority, Dalit and backward-class voters, and that more than a lakh names were at risk of deletion.
Shivakumar said some applications were withdrawn after complaints and alleged that the Election Commission directed states to conduct a special campaign.
He criticized BJP leaders for approaching the Governor against cases and investigations, while saying his government would protect every voter's rights.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar made allegations involving BJP leaders and Form-7 applications.
- What
- Shivakumar alleged that Form-7 applications were misused to seek deletion of voters' names and called for an investigation.
- When
- Thursday; no date is specified.
- Where
- The remarks were made in New Delhi about alleged activity in Bengaluru and elsewhere in Karnataka.
- Why
- Shivakumar said the government had a duty to protect voters' electoral rights and investigate alleged fraudulent applications.
Shivakumar's allegations
BJP leaders' reported position
Investigation into Form-7 applications
Shivakumar's allegations
Shivakumar says the applications were misused, calls for an investigation and says the government must protect affected voters.
BJP leaders' reported position
The report says BJP leaders approached the Governor and demanded that cases and investigations not be pursued. It does not include a direct BJP response to the allegations.
Responsibility for the alleged irregularities
Shivakumar's allegations
Shivakumar alleges BJP leaders were involved in preparing and submitting applications targeting voters.
BJP leaders' reported position
BJP leaders are reported to have opposed the cases and investigations; the article does not provide their account of who prepared the applications.
- Form in question
- Form-7 applications, used in requests to delete names from electoral rolls
- Alleged target
- Minority, Dalit and backward-class voters, according to Shivakumar
- Scale claimed
- Shivakumar alleged attempts to delete more than a lakh voters' names and said lakhs of applications had been prepared
- Evidence claimed
- Shivakumar said he had records and displayed applications he described as fake
- Investigation
- Shivakumar said he would seek a detailed investigation
- Election Commission
- Shivakumar said the Commission had directed states to conduct a special campaign
- Government's stated position
- Shivakumar said the government would protect voters regardless of political affiliation