Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Karnataka Defends Issuing Permanent Resident Certificates
The Karnataka government is issuing Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs) to help people who don't have old electoral records.
This is part of a process called Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The government says this is legal and helps people who need to prove they live in Karnataka.
The BJP, however, thinks this move is dangerous and could cause problems.
The government has also taken steps to manage droughts by giving money to districts for drinking water and other needs.
Karnataka government is issuing PRCs to help residents without older electoral records.
The process is part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Government asserts the move is legal and beneficial.
BJP criticizes the move, calling it dangerous and unconstitutional.
Government has allocated funds for drought management and drinking water arrangements.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara and Chief Minister D K Shivakumar
- What
- Defending the state government’s decision to issue Permanent Resident Certificates (PRCs)
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To help genuine residents who lack older electoral records during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Government's Stance
BJP's Criticism
Purpose of PRCs
Government's Stance
The government states that PRCs are issued to help genuine residents who lack older electoral records during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
BJP's Criticism
The BJP argues that the move crosses a dangerous constitutional line and could have dangerous ramifications.
Legal Compliance
Government's Stance
The government asserts that the process is being carried out strictly in accordance with the law.
BJP's Criticism
The BJP implies that the move may violate constitutional norms.
- Purpose of PRCs
- To help residents who lack older electoral records during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- Legal Compliance
- The government asserts the process is in accordance with the law.
- BJP's Reaction
- The BJP argues the move crosses a dangerous constitutional line.
- Drought Management
- Rs 5 crore released to every district for drinking water arrangements.
- Fund Allocation
- Rs 329 crore available in Personal Deposit (PD) accounts of Deputy Commissioners.
- Additional Funds
- Rs 1 crore allocated for every taluk.
