Karnataka SIR: BJP booth-level agent sought deletion of more than 7,500 voters, says report

What happened: A BJP booth-level agent, T Srinivas Mothkur, allegedly sought deletion of more than 7,500 voters in Ballari City Assembly constituency via Form 7 during Karnataka's special intensive revision. Why it matters: Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer said legal action would follow anyone filing bulk Form 7 applications, and directed officials to investigate. Congress's DK Shivakumar protested, then withdrew after the announcement.

A BJP booth-level agent, T Srinivas Mothkur, allegedly sought deletion of more than 7,500 voters in Ballari City Assembly constituency via Form 7 during Karnataka's special intensive revision.

Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer said legal action would follow anyone filing bulk Form 7 applications, and directed officials to investigate. Congress's DK Shivakumar protested, then withdrew after the announcement.