The Election Commission has ordered strict verification and appropriate action following complaints over alleged misuse of Form 7 in Karnataka. The form is used to raise objections regarding a voter’s eligibility and request the deletion of names from electoral rolls.
The move came after protests led by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who alleged that some individuals were attempting to misuse the process to remove eligible voters from the electoral list.
Shivakumar raised concerns that wrongful deletion of genuine voters could affect the electoral process and potentially influence election results. He called for stronger checks to ensure that legitimate voters are not removed without proper verification.
Responding to the concerns, the Election Commission directed officials to carefully examine Form 7 applications and verify the details before taking any action. Officials have been asked to ensure that genuine voters are protected and that no names are removed based on false or fraudulent complaints.
The issue has highlighted the importance of maintaining accurate electoral rolls and preventing misuse of voter-deletion procedures. Authorities are now focused on verifying the complaints and taking necessary action against any irregularities found.
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