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Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar says SIR scheme must remain apolitical
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🗓 26 Sep 2026, 05:47 AM
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Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned that the State Implementation Report (SIR) should not be leveraged for political gain, emphasizing its purpose as a development tool.
Bengaluru, Karnataka – Chief Minister D K Shivakumar addressed the media on Thursday, stating that the State Implementation Report (SIR) must be kept free from any political manipulation. He underscored that the report is intended solely to monitor the progress of government schemes and to ensure accountability, not to serve as a campaign weapon.
Shivakumar said that using SIR for partisan purposes would erode public trust in the state's development initiatives. He urged all political parties and officials to respect the integrity of the data and to focus on delivering services to citizens.
The CM's remarks come amid growing scrutiny of how performance metrics are presented during election cycles. He reiterated the government's commitment to transparent governance and promised that the SIR will continue to be a tool for objective assessment of policy outcomes.
The statement was made during a press conference at the Chief Minister's office, where officials also highlighted recent improvements recorded in health, education, and infrastructure sectors as reflected in the latest SIR data.
Shivakumar concluded by calling for a collaborative approach among stakeholders to keep the SIR unbiased, ensuring that development remains the sole priority for Karnataka.
Shivakumar said that using SIR for partisan purposes would erode public trust in the state's development initiatives. He urged all political parties and officials to respect the integrity of the data and to focus on delivering services to citizens.
The CM's remarks come amid growing scrutiny of how performance metrics are presented during election cycles. He reiterated the government's commitment to transparent governance and promised that the SIR will continue to be a tool for objective assessment of policy outcomes.
The statement was made during a press conference at the Chief Minister's office, where officials also highlighted recent improvements recorded in health, education, and infrastructure sectors as reflected in the latest SIR data.
Shivakumar concluded by calling for a collaborative approach among stakeholders to keep the SIR unbiased, ensuring that development remains the sole priority for Karnataka.