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Karnataka CM Shivkumar asks for fresh SIR of electoral rolls, calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 02:02 PM
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Chief Minister Basavaraj Shivkumar has demanded a fresh Statement of Issues Report on Karnataka’s electoral rolls and urged the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
In a recent statement, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Shivkumar called for a fresh Statement of Issues Report (SIR) on the state's electoral rolls, citing concerns over their accuracy. He argued that the current rolls may contain irregularities that could affect the integrity of upcoming elections.
Shivkumar also demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting that the CEC has not adequately addressed the alleged discrepancies. The chief minister said that decisive action is essential to restore public confidence in the electoral process.
The demand comes amid heightened scrutiny of voter lists across several Indian states, with officials nationwide reviewing roll data ahead of the next general elections. No official response from the Election Commission has been recorded at the time of this report.
Shivkumar also demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting that the CEC has not adequately addressed the alleged discrepancies. The chief minister said that decisive action is essential to restore public confidence in the electoral process.
The demand comes amid heightened scrutiny of voter lists across several Indian states, with officials nationwide reviewing roll data ahead of the next general elections. No official response from the Election Commission has been recorded at the time of this report.