BK Hariprasad Urges Congress Workers to Protect Genuine Voters in SIR Exercise
KPCC President BK Hariprasad has directed Congress workers to actively monitor the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka. He emphasized the necessity of preventing the exclusion of vulnerable citizens and cautioned against potential political manipulation during the voter registration process.
Highlights
- •BK Hariprasad instructs Congress workers to prioritize the Special Intensive Revision process.
- •Concerns raised regarding the potential exclusion of laborers and vulnerable groups from voter rolls.
- •Allegations made against the RSS and BJP regarding the systematic removal of minority voters.
- •Party members urged to verify rolls to eliminate fake entries while protecting genuine citizens.
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad has issued a stern directive to party members regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. During an awareness event held in Mangaluru, he emphasized that the exercise is critical to protecting the voting rights of every genuine citizen.
Hariprasad expressed significant concern that segments of the population, particularly laborers, farmers, and slum residents, are at risk of being excluded from the voter rolls due to difficulties in producing specific documentation. He asserted that individuals born and raised in the country are inherently citizens and should not be disenfranchised based on administrative hurdles or a perceived lack of paperwork.
Safeguarding Electoral Integrity and Voter Participation
The KPCC leader alleged that the RSS and BJP are intentionally targeting minorities and vulnerable communities as part of a strategic political agenda. He cautioned that failure to monitor the Special Intensive Revision process closely could lead to the systematic removal of legitimate names from the electoral registry. According to Hariprasad, the party must treat this responsibility with the same gravity as the historical freedom movement.
Reflecting on his experiences in West Bengal, Hariprasad cited data discrepancies and rapid voter additions as evidence of questionable practices within the current political environment. He argued that the current administration's approach to governance reflects a lack of respect for constitutional values and democratic norms. He urged party workers to remain vigilant and ensure that no genuine voter is unfairly struck off.
Furthermore, Hariprasad called upon Congress cadre to proactively identify and remove fake or duplicate entries from the records while ensuring that no valid citizens are penalized. He stated that the struggle against what he termed as attempts to manipulate voter lists has been a long-standing issue he has highlighted over the past 25 years. He concluded by asserting that the awareness of the country's electorate will serve as a robust defense against such administrative irregularities in future elections.
