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DK Shivakumar Alleges 'Big Conspiracy' in Karnataka SIR Row Over Form 7 Applications
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News18•01-10-2026, 20:09
DK Shivakumar Alleges 'Big Conspiracy' in Karnataka SIR Row Over Form 7 Applications
  • •Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar alleges misuse of Form 7 applications during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
  • •Shivakumar claims eligible voters' names are being deleted through these applications.
  • •He accuses BJP and JD(S) leaders and workers of submitting bulk applications.
  • •Shivakumar demands a comprehensive, including criminal, investigation into the matter.
  • •These are allegations by Shivakumar and remain subject to investigation.

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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar alleged that Form 7 applications are being misused during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to delete eligible voters, accusing BJP and JD(S) workers of submitting bulk applications.

D.K. Shivakumar has demanded a comprehensive investigation, including a criminal probe, into the alleged misuse of Form 7 applications during the ongoing electoral roll revision.

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy alleged that DK Shivakumar and his family were the biggest beneficiaries of an alleged scam involving the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor or NICE Road project.