Karnataka SIR: 1.10 Lakh Form-7 applications reported, 29,000 records missing online
Approximately 29,000 Form 7 applications for electoral roll deletions in Karnataka remain missing from public online portals. This discrepancy persists despite official commitments from the Election Commission to ensure transparency during the special intensive revision process.
Why it matters
Transparency in electoral roll management is critical for maintaining public trust in democratic processes.
Details of about 29,000 Form 7 applications, submitted primarily to seek the deletion of names from electoral rolls, received in Karnataka until October 8, 2026, amid the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) process, have not been made public on the websites of the State’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) or the Election Commission of India (ECI). This is despite communications from the CEO and the ECI that details of all Form 7 applications would be made available for public scrutiny.
Published - October 14, 2026 02:03 pm IST
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