Karnataka Cabinet defers discussion on SIR

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet has deferred discussions on the SIR of electoral rolls in the state.

Special Intensive Revision is an exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India to ensure that all the eligible Indian citizens are inducted in the electoral roll and no ineligible voters are included in it.

Briefing reporters on Thursday, State Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said, “The discussion on SIR was deferred.”

“The preliminary things have also been done, which means the preparations have been done,” Patil said.

The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill, 2026 also got cabinet’s approval, the Minister said.

He explained that the amendment was required to empower the Police Establishment Board (PEB) to transfer police officers who are accused of dereliction of duty, negligence and misconduct.

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