Karnataka Pratirodha protest held in Kalaburagi against Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
A protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls took place in Kalaburagi, organized by a coalition of political parties and organizations. The demonstrators claimed that the SIR process is unconstitutional and discriminatory, particularly affecting marginalized groups. They submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India, outlining their concerns and demands for a more transparent electoral roll revision process.
- ▪The protest was organized by the Forum of Anti-SIR Parties and Organisations.
- ▪Protesters alleged that the SIR process treats citizens as 'suspects' and could disenfranchise many eligible voters.
- ▪Activists demanded changes to ensure that vulnerable groups are not excluded from the electoral process.
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Members of the Forum of Anti-SIR Parties and Organisations, a coalition of political parties and progressive organisations opposed to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, staged a protest march and demonstration outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Kalaburagi on Saturday.The protesters alleged that the ongoing SIR process was unconstitutional, anti-democratic and discriminatory towards vulnerable sections of society. Raising slogans against the exercise, they claimed that the revision process treated citizens as “suspects” and could deprive large sections of people of their voting rights.In a memorandum submitted through the district administration to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the forum contended that the SIR exercise has disproportionately…
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