SIR not being done properly, alleges MLA Tenginakai
Hubballi Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai has alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for voter rolls is being improperly implemented in his constituency. He claims that Booth Level Officers failed to conduct mandatory household visits and that there are significant discrepancies leading to the mass deletion of voters.
Why it matters
Accusations of electoral roll manipulation in a major constituency raise concerns about the integrity of the democratic process and the administrative oversight of the Election Commission.
Alleging that SIR (Special Intensive Revision) process was not being properly implemented in Hubballi city, Hubballi Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai said that he would file a complaint with the Election Commission of India in this regard.
Addressing reporters here on Monday, Mr. Tenginakai said that the SIR process was being carried out as per the instructions of the Congress-led State government and even after complaining to the Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad, no remedial action had been taken.
Mr. Tenginakai said that there were 266 polling stations in Hubballi Dharwad Central Assembly segment and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were supposed to visit the households three times. “However, they have visited only once and subsequently have carried out the process by sitting at their respective booths,” he alleged.
He also alleged that there were several discrepancies in the SIR carried out so far.
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