SIR in Karnataka: Family members can attend hearings for senior citizens, PwD, sick, overseas electors

SIR in Karnataka: Family members can attend hearings for senior citizens, PwD, sick, overseas electors

This follows backlash over hearings being conducted at the convenience of VIPs in their home while those needing assistance, such as senior citizens, sick and overseas voters, had to appear in person.

Karnataka SIR eases rules for elderly, disabled persons, sick and NRI voters

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 11 (IANS) The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office has directed the election officials to allow adult family members to appear on behalf of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sick persons and overseas electors in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a memorandum issued on Friday, Joint Chief Electoral Officer S. Yogeshwara directed election officials to p…