IndiaKarnataka is experiencing one of the highest rates of draft-stage electoral roll deletions in India due to factors like political apathy, low voter awareness, and significant labor migration. Nearly 20% of voters in the state fall into the Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead, and Others (ASDDO) category. Migration from districts like Koppal, Raichur, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir, many of which are classified as 'backward' by the Govind Rao Committee, has led to a large number of voters being marked as permanently shifted or untraceable. Bengaluru, a major employment hub, reports some of the highest ASDDO numbers despite attracting migrants from across the state. Many migrant workers lack awareness of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and possess minimal documentation beyond Aadhaar and ration cards.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced view of the situation, highlighting multiple contributing factors such as migration, political apathy, and lack of awareness without taking a clear ideological stance. It includes perspectives from affected communities and references official reports like the Govind R
