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Karnataka Congress flags irregularity as only 389 of 1,016 voters recorded at one booth
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🗓 19 Sep 2026, 09:01 AM
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The Karnataka Congress highlighted a discrepancy at a polling station where just 389 voters were recorded out of 1,016 registered, urging authorities to investigate the anomaly.
The Karnataka unit of the Indian National Congress has drawn attention to a striking mismatch in voter turnout at a single polling booth. Official figures show that only 389 voters were recorded at the booth, while the electoral roll lists 1,016 registered electors for the same location.
Party officials described the gap as a cause for concern, suggesting that the low count could indicate procedural lapses or irregularities in the voting process. They have called on the Election Commission of India to conduct a thorough review of the booth's records and to ensure that the integrity of the election is maintained.
The Congress statement comes ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, a period when parties are closely monitoring every aspect of the electoral machinery. No further details about the specific booth or its geographic location have been released.
Election authorities have not yet responded to the request for clarification, and the issue is expected to be examined as part of routine post‑poll audits.
Party officials described the gap as a cause for concern, suggesting that the low count could indicate procedural lapses or irregularities in the voting process. They have called on the Election Commission of India to conduct a thorough review of the booth's records and to ensure that the integrity of the election is maintained.
The Congress statement comes ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, a period when parties are closely monitoring every aspect of the electoral machinery. No further details about the specific booth or its geographic location have been released.
Election authorities have not yet responded to the request for clarification, and the issue is expected to be examined as part of routine post‑poll audits.