Enrol in SIR to get guarantee benefits in Karnataka, says Congress leader
Congress leader Anjali Nimbalkar has urged Karnataka voters to enroll in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to ensure continued access to government guarantee schemes. She also accused the central government of attempting to undermine citizenship rights through the revision process.
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The article illustrates the political tension in India regarding voter registration processes and the link between electoral participation and social welfare benefits.
Anjali Nimbalkar, former MLA and Congress leader, has appealed to all eligible voters to get themselves enrolled in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka by the ECI to get benefits of government guarantee schemes.
“It may become difficult to get guarantee benefits if your name does not figure in the revised electoral rolls after SIR,” she said while addressing a press meet in Belagavi on July 17 after being appointed as the Congress party's in-charge of SIR process for Kittur Karnataka region.
She alleged that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre is trying to take away citizenship rights of eligible voters in the name of SIR. She said that a vigilant citizenry could protect its rights by coordinating with officers and seeking assistance from Booth Level Agents, if needed.
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