Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar urges people to complete SIR process, says "Save your vote, save your life"
Bengaluru, June 30
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged people across the state to actively participate in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls beginning today, appealing to citizens to complete the process to safeguard their voting rights.
Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Shivakumar stressed the importance of the voter verification exercise and called on citizens to cooperate with election officials by providing the required information and documents.
"From tomorrow, SIR will start, all India and Karnataka eye on Karnataka... I appeal to everyone, please save your vote, save your life, right to vote, right to live, the government of Karnataka will support your vote. The officer will give enumeration forms, they ask for information, everyone should give a new photo," Shivakumar said.
He said, "Representatives of various parties will also help in providing the required information," adding that "Form Six is available for those who have completed 18 years of age. The information asked by the election officials will be asked by the new voters."
The Chief Minister said help desks and booth-level arrangements had been made to facilitate the exercise. He cautioned that voters who fail to submit the enumeration form within the stipulated period could lose their voting rights.
"Election Commission, Government, Booth Level arrangements have been made at the polling booth, voting booth. The help desk has been set up. If the enumeration form is not filled, you will lose the right to vote... We have issued a special order. The permanent residence certificate should be verified for every house. It should be downloaded online," he said.
Notably, the Special Intensive Revision is scheduled to be carried out between June 30 and July 29.
Earlier, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad announced that the party had launched a statewide awareness campaign to ensure eligible voters, particularly those from rural and economically weaker sections, complete the SIR process.
Hariprasad said Congress had deputed observers across districts and talukas to spread awareness and assist voters in submitting their enumeration forms to Booth Level Officers (BLOs). He alleged that the BJP was attempting to disenfranchise poor voters through the revision exercise, a charge strongly opposed by the Congress.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is great leadership from DK Shivakumar. Every citizen should take this seriously - it's our democratic duty. But I worry about the short deadline and potential disenfranchisement of daily wage workers who may not have time for this.
BJP allegations seem baseless. Congress is doing this for the benefit of all voters, not just their own supporters. Let's keep politics out of voter registration and focus on making the process smooth. 🙏
I appreciate the awareness campaign but the real issue is accessibility. My 70-year-old father can barely walk to the booth. They should have special camps for senior citizens and disabled people in every ward. Yaar, it's our right, make it easier!
Finally a CM who cares about electoral rolls! Many young people are turning 18 and don't even know how to register. The help desks are a good step. I hope the process is transparent and no one is left out because of technical issues.👍
"Save your vote, save your life" - powerful message! But where's the justice for those in remote villages who still don't have basic ID proof? The government needs to ensure no one is left behind. This is not just about Congress vs BJP, it's about democracy.
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