Karnataka to issue PRCs as voter roll update begins | TheBriefWire
Karnataka to issue PRCs as voter roll update begins
Published 30 June 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis Karnataka is issuing permanent residence certificates during the Election Commission's voter enumeration drive to ensure eligible citizens are included. While supporting electoral roll revision
Synopsis Karnataka is issuing permanent residence certificates during the Election Commission's voter enumeration drive to ensure eligible citizens are included. While supporting electoral roll revision, the state government has raised concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement under the current process. Home Minister Priyank Kharge urged the ECI to address these issues, demanding transparency, independent reviews, and safeguards for vulnerable groups.
Published: June 30, 2026 โข 12:15 PM IST ยท Updated: June 30, 2026 โข 1:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Karnataka is issuing permanent residence certificates during the Election Commission's voter enumeration drive to ensure eligible citizens are included.
While supporting electoral roll revision, the state government has raised concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement under the current process.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge urged the ECI to address these issues, demanding transparency, independent reviews, and safeguards for vulnerable groups.