Karnataka Voter Deletion Scandal: Investigation Reveals Paid Operation to Remove Thousands from Electoral Rolls

Oct 23, 2025 07:54 pm CST

An investigation into alleged voter deletion in Karnataka has uncovered evidence of a data entry team being paid to systematically remove nearly 7,000 voters from electoral rolls ahead of the 2023 Assembly election. Police sources indicate that individuals received Rs 80 per successfully deleted voter, primarily targeting marginalized communities that traditionally support Congress. The discovery of burnt voter records near a former BJP lawmaker's residence has further intensified the 'vote chori' controversy initially raised by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.