SIR: Nearly 57% of 11.4 lakh forms received seek correction of entries in Karnataka
During Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, over 11.4 lakh forms have been received, with nearly 57% (7.74 lakh) being Form-8 requests for corrections or changes in voter particulars. Additionally, over 3.32 lakh forms were for new voter inclusions and 30,696 for name deletions, with the process being predominantly online.
Why it matters
This data reveals significant activity in updating electoral rolls in Karnataka, indicating efforts to ensure accuracy and inclusivity in the voter list. It highlights the administrative challenges and public engagement in maintaining democratic processes.
From requests for corrections and changes in voter particulars to inclusion of new voters and deletion of names, more than 11.40 lakh forms have been received by the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) between June 16 and July 29 amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.
The largest share comprises Form-8 ( see infobox for details ), with over 7.74 lakh forms received so far, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) V. Anbu Kumar said on Wednesday.
Form-8 is used to correct entries in the electoral roll, change an address, replace an Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC), or update disability status. Of the total Form-8, 6.47 lakh forms seek ‘correction of entries,’ while 90,349 are for ‘shifting of residence.’
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