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Karnataka CEO Assures No Voter Name Deleted Without Proper Process Amid Row
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News18•05-10-2026, 16:50
Karnataka CEO Assures No Voter Name Deleted Without Proper Process Amid Row
- •Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukkumar stated that no genuine voter will be removed from the electoral rolls without following the prescribed verification process.
- •The controversy intensified amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state.
- •The Election Commission has ordered strict action over allegations of false or bulk Form 7 applications used to seek voter deletions.
- •Officials are directed to investigate complaints and ensure affected voters receive notice and an opportunity to be heard before any deletion.
Key Questions Answered
No, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukkumar has stressed that genuine voters will not be removed from the electoral rolls without following the prescribed verification process.
Form 7 is the official form used to raise an objection to the inclusion of a name or to seek the deletion of a voter from the electoral roll.
No, filing a Form 7 application does not automatically result in deletion, as the Election Commission requires that the affected voter be given a notice and an opportunity to be heard beforehand.
