Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Siddaramaiah: SIT to Investigate Aland Voter Deletions
The government in Karnataka is creating a special team to look into claims that many voters were removed from the voting lists in a place called Aland.
The Chief Minister stated the team will investigate the matter.
This follows reports by Rahul Gandhi about the issue.
The goal is to find out how many people were affected.
This ensures a fair election by making sure all voters can participate.
The team will be looking at the specifics of what happened.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed the formation of an SIT.
The SIT will investigate alleged voter deletions in the Aland constituency.
Rahul Gandhi mentioned the deletion of about 6,000 voters.
The investigation follows claims by Rahul Gandhi and public accounts.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is reportedly refusing to provide details to the Karnataka police.
- Who
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Confirmed formation of an SIT to probe voter deletion allegations
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Aland Assembly constituency, Gadag
- Why
- To investigate alleged unlawful voter deletions following Rahul Gandhi's claims.
Rahul Gandhi
Karnataka Government
Voter Deletions
Rahul Gandhi
Claims of systematic deletion of voters.
Karnataka Government
Initiated an SIT to probe the matter.
Election Commission
Rahul Gandhi
ECI refusing to provide details to the Karnataka police.
Karnataka Government
The government is investigating, even without ECI details.
- Issue
- Investigation into alleged voter deletions in Aland
- Investigation Body
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Initiated By
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Alleged Deleted Voters
- Over 6,000 in Aland constituency
- Trigger
- Rahul Gandhi's claims and public accounts
Sources
EC counters Rahul Gandhi’s vote chori claims: ‘No vote can be deleted online by…’
EC refutes Rahul’s allegations, says details of Aland applications shared with Karnataka Police
EC rebuts Rahul Gandhi’s claims, says Aland application details shared with Karnataka Police in 2023
Karnataka Government Sets Up SIT To Probe Mass Voter Deletions In Aland Constituency