Karnataka Draft Electoral Roll May Omit 1.08 Crore Voters

The Election Commission of India has released the first draft of Karnataka’s electoral roll ahead of the upcoming state elections. The draft, which is open for public scrutiny, indicates that roughly 1.08 crore voters could be omitted from the final roll. This sizeable exclusion has prompted concerns among political parties and civil society groups about potential disenfranchisement. The Commission has announced that it will review the draft and make necessary adjustments before finalizing the roll for the 2024 elections.