SIR in Karnataka: CM D.K. Shivakumar writes to CEC seeking extension of deadline for filing claims and objections
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has requested the Election Commission to extend the deadline for filing claims and objections regarding the draft electoral rolls. He cited concerns over millions of voters being marked with discrepancies, which could lead to disenfranchisement.
Why it matters
Ensures democratic participation by preventing the mass exclusion of genuine voters due to administrative errors.
A day after the draft electoral rolls were published in Karnataka following the Special Intensive Revision, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has written to Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar urging him to extend the time period for filing of claims ans objections in the upcoming phase.
In his letter dated August 25, 2026, the CM cited the “alarming numbers” of over 1.08 crore names marked as ASDDO and about 43 lakh voters who are set to receive notices for logical discrepancies.
The SIR in Karnataka has thrown up alarming numbers. Over 1.08 crore voters are marked as ASDDO and about 43 lakh voters are set to receive notices for logical discrepancies. I have requested the CEC Shri Gyanesh Kumar to take the following actions: 1. Extend the period for… pic.twitter.com/HoUeVWBWex
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