Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision Faces Political Disputes Over Implementation
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka has become a political issue. BJP Leader of Opposition R. Ashok alleges the Congress government is stalling the process by not appointing sufficient Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and delaying their permissions, citing examples of irregular appointments and lack of allowances. He also accuses the government of discriminating in development grant allocations. Congress Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar links the voter roll verification to access to welfare benefits, intensifying the political debate.