DK Shivakumar DEFIES Rahul Gandhi On SIR? 'Lose Vote, Lose Benefits' Warning Sparks Row | Karnataka

The Congress' stand on the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has come under fresh scrutiny after Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged citizens to participate in the exercise and ensure they do not lose their voting rights. Shivakumar warned that losing voter status could also affect access to certain government welfare benefits. His remarks contrast with Rahul Gandhi's repeated criticism of the SIR process, which he has alleged is being used to undermine the constitutional right to vote and facilitate "vote theft." Meanwhile, the Election Commission has launched a statewide house-to-house verification drive across Karnataka, covering over 5.5 crore electors. The exercise will continue until July 29, with the draft electoral roll scheduled for publication on August 5 and the final roll on October 7. #dkshivakumar #rahulgandhi #congress #electioncommission #sir #karnataka #voterlist #indiapolitics —————————————————————————————————————————— TOI Bharat – Your Window to India And Its Neighbourhood TOI Bharat delivers the latest news, biggest voices, sharpest views and in-depth coverage of India’s political, social and economic landscape. Stay updated will all things making news in India and the subcontinent. We keep you informed. Your Nation. Your Voice India News | Breaking News | Indian Politics I Indian Subcontinent I India I Bangladesh I Pakistan I Nepal I Sri Lanka I Bhutan |Today Breaking News | 2026 Breaking News | Top Strories | Top News Join Millions Reading TOI; Download Our App At http://toi.in/app-yt #TOIBharat #IndiaNews #BreakingNews Subscribe to TOI Bharat and press the bell icon to stay updated with our latest videos! Visit our website: https://www.timesofindia.com/