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Karnataka CM Clarifies Voter Safeguard Move
Karnataka CM says he went to protect voters from deletion, not stage a dharna.
In brief
Karnataka CM says he went to protect voters from deletion, not stage a dharna. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar clarified he visited the Chief Electoral Officer's office to safeguard voters under Special Intensive Revision, not to stage a dharna as alleged by BJP. Originally reported by The Hindu.
Karnataka Chief Minister Clarifies
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar clarified he and Cabinet colleagues did not stage a dharna at the Chief Electoral Officer's office.
Purpose of Visit
He went there to safeguard voters whose names were proposed for deletion under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
CM's Appeal
He stated he made requests to the officials for immediate action on Form-7 complaints regarding voter deletion under SIR.
Response to BJP Allegations
Shivakumar said he and Cabinet waited for officials to arrive and did not stage a dharna as alleged by BJP leaders.
Officials' Assurances
The officials assured him that complaints would be examined after two days' time for review.
The key point
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar clarified he visited the Chief Electoral Officer's office to safeguard voters under Special Intensive Revision, not to stage a dharna as alleged by BJP.
