PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldKarnataka Congress Faces Dilemma Over Using SIR Electoral Rolls for Local Elections
The Karnataka Congress government is uncertain about using the electoral rolls prepared after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for upcoming local body elections. The SIR reduced voter numbers from 5.54 crore to 4.55 crore. The issue was discussed in a Cabinet meeting where Chief Minister D K Shivakumar was authorized to decide after consulting the party high command. The decision will be recommended to the State Election Commission.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

