WB-like SIR shouldn’t be allowed in state: Minister

Parameshwara referred to allegations surrounding electoral roll revisions in West Bengal, stating concerns about SIR’s impact on election outcomes. Analysts say manipulation could lead to BJP winning seats by narrow margins; he warned such outcomes should not be allowed in Karnataka.

Parameshwara commented that any cabinet reshuffle is the decision of the party high command, and he has repeated this to the media.

Parameshwara defended the government's record, saying more than half of the assurances promised in the manifesto have already been fulfilled and that a review of this achievement is needed.

Parameshwara announced preparations for an event in Tumakuru to mark the completion of three years of the Congress government. The programme would highlight revenue department initiatives, including distribution of land and property records, with property documents planned to be distributed to 1.40 lakh people. He noted that the government’s swearing-in on May 20, 2023 marks the basis for the three-year celebration.

Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that the Congress government and party organisation are monitoring the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He said the process would soon begin in Karnataka, with party workers instructed to track additions and deletions at the booth level, and cautioned that irregularities like those alleged in West Bengal should not be allowed. He noted that preliminary work had begun and mapping had been completed in some places while others were pending.

The Congress government, led by chief minister Siddaramaiah, took office on May 20, 2023 after the party’s victory in the assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony occurred on that day, establishing the government in Karnataka.