Who is filing Form-7 applications? Karnataka’s SIR controversy explained
A controversy has emerged in Karnataka regarding the mass filing of Form-7 applications aimed at deleting names from voter rolls. Reports indicate that these applications disproportionately target Muslim voters, with evidence suggesting organized efforts to remove specific individuals from the electoral list.
Why it matters
The systematic targeting of specific demographic groups in voter registration processes raises significant concerns regarding electoral integrity and democratic rights in India.
Bulk Form-7 applications seeking deletion of names, largely Muslim voters, have been filed across several Assembly constituencies in Karnataka. In many Form-7 applications, the targeted voters’ details were printed on the forms, with only the objectors’ names handwritten.
Published - October 06, 2026 04:12 pm IST
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