Karnataka CM Demands Arrest of CEC Over SIR Dispute

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has demanded the arrest and dismissal of the state's Chief Electoral Officer, insisting that the verification process of the State Election Commission be re‑examined amid a dispute over the SIR. The call for re‑verification comes as the SIR row has drawn attention to alleged irregularities in the electoral verification process. Shivakumar’s demand signals a serious challenge to the election authority, raising questions about the integrity of the electoral process in Karnataka.