Siddaramaiah holds closed-door meeting on SIR; issue to come up before Cabinet
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened a closed-door meeting to discuss the implications of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ahead of its presentation to the State Cabinet. The meeting included key ministers who raised concerns about the legality and inclusivity of the SIR process. Discussions focused on ensuring that the electoral revision does not lead to disenfranchisement of voters due to minor errors.
- ▪The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue will be presented to the Karnataka State Cabinet on May 21.
- ▪Ministers expressed concerns about the legality and inclusivity of the SIR process during the meeting.
- ▪There are worries that minor errors could lead to disenfranchisement of long-time voters.
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Shortly after the announcement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Karnataka, the issue is expected to come up before the State Cabinet on May 21. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a closed-door meeting on Wednesday in this regard. This will be the first time that the Congress government in Karnataka is formally discussing the SIR and its implications at the Cabinet level.The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, IT/BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge, Tourism and Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H. K. Patil and MLA A.S.
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