‘SIR Beda’: Civil society groups protest against exercise set for rollout in Karnataka
Civil society groups protested against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise set to begin in Karnataka on June 20. They expressed concerns over potential disenfranchisement and criticized the Supreme Court's support for the initiative. Activists called for the state government to clarify its position and ensure safeguards for vulnerable communities.
- ▪Protesters gathered at Freedom Park to oppose the SIR exercise in Karnataka.
- ▪Activists claimed the exercise could lead to mass disenfranchisement, particularly among marginalized groups.
- ▪The Supreme Court's remarks supporting the exercise were met with criticism from civil society groups.
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Slogans opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) echoed across Freedom Park on Saturday as civil society groups protested against the exercise, set to roll out in Karnataka starting June 20. The protest, groups said, was also against the remarks of the Supreme Court, which upheld the exercise and described it as “an advancement towards free and fair elections.” SIR: Activists flag concerns over voter roll mappingCalling the exercise a “targeted and planned” attempt at disenfranchisement, the protesters argued that the ECI guidelines allow the Commission to revise procedures as it deems fit and accused the apex court of giving the Election Commission of India (ECI) a “blank cheque” to do whatever it wants in the name of SIR.
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