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Karnataka CM, BJP spar over voter deletion allegations
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and BJP leader BY Vijayendra have traded barbs over electoral roll irregularities, with the opposition accusing the Congress government of staging a protest stunt at the Chief Electoral Officer's office.
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Karnataka's political climate intensified on Tuesday as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and BJP leader BY Vijayendra locked horns over allegations of voter deletion from electoral rolls in the state. The dispute centred on Siddaramaiah's decision to stage a protest at the Chief Electoral Officer's office to highlight concerns over the removal of voters' names from official registers. Vijayendra dismissed the CM's action as "sham drama" aimed at deflecting public attention, while Siddaramaiah countered by asserting that the BJP was attempting to obstruct legitimate governance concerns. The tussle underscores mounting tensions between the Congress-led government and the opposition ahead of key electoral cycles in the southern state. Election officials have yet to issue a comprehensive statement addressing the specific allegations raised by either party regarding the scope and circumstances of voter deletions from Karnataka's electoral rolls.