Karnataka's Electoral Roll Revision Identifies Over One Crore Voters Under ASDDO Categories
The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Karnataka's electoral rolls reveals that only 31% of current electors matched their 2002 records, with nearly 40% linked as progeny. Over 1.06 crore voters statewide fall under ASDDO categories (Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead, Others), including 54% in Bengaluru. In Shivamogga, 1.56 lakh voters are classified under ASSD. Challenges include unmapped voters, missing supplementary rolls, and suspected foreign nationals categorized as 'refused to sign.' Authorities urge timely form submission before the August 3 deadline, with draft rolls due August 17.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 49/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, thehindu, thehindu, thehindu, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 27 Jul, 05:04 pm. Other outlets followed.