In preparation for the upcoming elections in Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and local bodies in Karnataka, a delegation of Congress leaders, led by Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, met the State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi. The delegation, which included prominent leaders like Ramalinga Reddy and Dinesh Gundu Rao, submitted a memorandum highlighting the need for rectifying errors in the voter list revision.
Shivakumar, the state Congress chief, emphasized the importance of addressing discrepancies in the voter list. He pointed out irregularities by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in previous elections, such as assigning members of the same family to different booths. The delegation urged for a thorough revision involving political parties’ Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to ensure accurate mapping of voters and their residences.
With elections for GBA, Zilla Panchayats, and Taluk Panchayats approaching, the Congress leaders stressed the urgency of revising the voter list promptly. They raised concerns about potential issues like voter displacement, illegal deletion of minority and Scheduled Caste voters, and the inclusion of fake votes. The delegation called for strict actions against BLOs responsible for such irregularities and emphasized the need for justice to be upheld within legal boundaries.
Responding to queries regarding the voter list revision process, Shivakumar confirmed that the State Election Commission is conducting a separate revision to address the identified discrepancies. He refrained from commenting on potential confusion arising from dual revisions, emphasizing the Commission’s responsibility to ensure accurate voter lists and uphold voters’ rights during the upcoming local body elections.
