Karnataka CM seeks CEC’s resignation, fresh electoral roll revision

Economic Times - Sep 24, 2026

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar requested the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on electoral roll concerns. He argued that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls could impact voting rights for citizens. Shivakumar asserted that a comprehensive review of electoral data is necessary to protect those rights. He voiced the need for an open discussion about these electoral issues in Parliament.

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