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Karnataka Congress Accuses BJP Of Using Kumaraswamy To Disenfranchise 50 Lakh Voters

Karnataka Congress alleges BJP is using H.D. Kumaraswamy to disenfranchise 50 lakh voters during the SIR process.

Politics desk
NRI HeraldJuly 6, 2026
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H.D. Kumaraswamy gestures during a press conference regarding Karnataka politics.

The Karnataka Congress has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to disenfranchise 50 lakh voters during the Special Investigation Report process. The party made the allegation in a statement on Saturday.

According to the Congress, the BJP is attempting to manipulate the SIR process to exclude a large number of voters, potentially affecting the outcome of upcoming elections. The party did not provide specific details on how the disenfranchisement would occur.

The Congress called on election authorities to ensure the integrity of the voter list and prevent any attempts to suppress voter participation. The BJP has not yet responded to the allegations.

Politics desk · July 6, 2026
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