Ashok accuses State Election Commission of printing 90 lakh voter cards after announcement of SIR; SEC denies charge
Opposition leader R. Ashok has accused the State Election Commission of printing 90 lakh voter cards in Bengaluru after the Special Intensive Revision announcement, allegedly to facilitate irregularities in the upcoming GBA polls and costing ₹20 crore. The SEC denies the claim, stating the cards were issued following standard procedures. This dispute comes amid concerns over the integrity of the upcoming elections, with opposition parties demanding transparency.