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Karnataka CM alleges BJP conspiracy to delete lakhs of voters

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Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has alleged a major conspiracy by the BJP to fraudulently delete lakhs of voters from electoral rolls, specifically targeting minority, Dalit, and Backward Class communities. Shivakumar claims that tens of thousands of computerized Form-7 applications were pre-printed at BJP headquarters and distributed to local cadres. He further alleged that BJP and JD(S) workers forcibly snatched and burned over one lakh of these applications after an FIR was registered in Bengaluru.

In response to these claims, Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukkumar stated that no voters have been deleted based on Form-7 objections thus far, noting that all applications undergo due procedure. Meanwhile, BJP leader R Ashoka criticized Congress protests against the Election Commission, arguing that removing a constitutional official requires a formal parliamentary process rather than street demonstrations.

Separately, political tensions in the state have escalated regarding potential sting operations. Shivakumar warned his cabinet members to remain vigilant against such attempts, claiming he has evidence of a planned operation. This prompted allegations from Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, who claimed Shivakumar previously used a sting operation to force former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah from office.

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BJP · Bharatiya Janata Party · Congress · D. K. Shivakumar · DK Shivakumar · Election Commission of India · H. D. Kumaraswamy · Karnataka · Karnataka Government · Karnataka Legislative Assembly · Mallikarjun Kharge · Priyank Kharge

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] HD Kumaraswamy alleged that DK Shivakumar used a sting operation to force former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah from office. www.thenewsminute.com
  • [DISPUTED] The Chief Electoral Officer stated that no voters have been deleted based on Form-7 objections to date.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Chief Minister DK Shivakumar claimed an attempt was made to conduct a sting operation against him. www.newindianexpress.com
  • [DISPUTED] There was an attempt to delete more than one lakh voters in Karnataka. english.publictv.in
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] BJP and JD(S) workers forcibly snatched and burned over one lakh Form-7 voter deletion applications.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Tens of thousands of computerized Form-7 applications were pre-printed at BJP headquarters and distributed to local cadres. english.publictv.in
  • [● 2 SOURCES] A conspiracy is underway to fraudulently delete legitimate voters, specifically targeting minority, Dalit, and Backward Class communities. english.publictv.in
  • [● 2 SOURCES] BJP leader R Ashoka stated that removing the Chief Election Commissioner requires a formal parliamentary process and presidential approval. desitalkchicago.com · tripurachronicle.in

Sources

Can’t remove CEC just by shouting in streets: Karnataka BJP leader Ashoka slams Rahul Gandhi [desitalkchicago.com]
'Country's biggest conspiracy': DK Shivakumar hits at ECI, alleges mass voter deletion - Public TV English [english.publictv.in]
Conspiracies, possibility of sting operations against Congress Ministers cannot be ruled out: Karnataka Dy CM [bhaskarlive.in]
Have records on Form-7 misuse to delete voters, will expose role of those involved: Karnataka CM on SIR row [www.mangalorean.com]
INDIA bloc's protests to continue over demand for CEC's resignation [newsable.asianetnews.com]
SIR protest: Rahul Gandhi unfit to be LoP in Lok Sabha, says K'taka BJP leader [tripurachronicle.in]
Karnataka CM Shivakumar alleges sting operation attempt, claims to have evidence [www.newindianexpress.com]
HD Kumaraswamy says DK Shivakumar used sting operation to oust Siddaramaiah [www.thenewsminute.com]