Bengaluru, Oct. 28 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was aimed at favouring the BJP and keeping the opposition out of electoral contests, claiming that nearly one crore voters had been left out of the process.

Kharge alleged that the exercise had raised concerns in West Bengal, Bihar and Karnataka, and said the state government would examine the exclusion of voters and the alleged bulk printing of Form 7 applications.

Speaking to reporters, he said, "The SIR is a process to favour the BJP. It is very-it was very evident in West Bengal, it was very evident in Bihar, and it's becoming increasingly evident even in my state of Karnataka. One crore people ha...