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Karnataka SIR Form 7 figures show major discrepancy

Quick dive

  • The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer reported 110654 Form 7 applications during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
  • The corresponding figure displayed on the electoral portal was 81822.
  • The difference between the two figures was 28832 applications.
  • The discrepancy raises questions about consistency between official statements and digital records.
  • exam_relevance: The issue is relevant to questions on electoral-roll revision, transparency, data verification and federal election administration.

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