Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday said the Election Commission has not yet responded to the Karnataka government’s queries regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, despite the state cabinet formally communicating its concerns last week.
State Awaiting Response From Election Commission
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Kharge said the Karnataka government had already conveyed the cabinet’s decisions on the issue to the Election Commission but was still waiting for a response.
“It’s very clear that the cabinet decisions on SIR were communicated to the Election Commission last week. We are yet to get any reply from them.”
Government Seeks Clarification on Key Issues
Kharge said the state government had sought detailed explanations from the Election Commission on several aspects of the SIR process, including technical and procedural issues.
“We have asked them the definition of logical discrepancy, how it is evaluated, we have asked questions on the software, we have asked questions on the tribunal, and we have asked questions on how people’s grievances will be addressed, but we have not received any reply from the Election Commission.”
According to the minister, the government wants greater clarity on how discrepancies are identified, the technology being used during the process and the mechanism available for citizens to resolve any grievances.
Concerns Also Shared With Karnataka CEO
Kharge added that the state government had also formally communicated its concerns to the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).
“And more importantly, we have communicated the same to the Karnataka CEO here as well…”
The minister’s remarks come amid the Karnataka government’s continued demand for greater transparency and clarification from the Election Commission regarding the implementation of the SIR process and the safeguards available to address public concerns.
