Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar denied allegations of government interference in the ongoing electoral roll verification (SIR) process, accusing the BJP and JD(S) of using the issue for political gains.

He emphasized that officials are operating under the Election Commission of India's guidance and urged the EC to investigate the opposition's claims of 'massive irregularities'.

The opposition accused the Congress government of facilitating illegal immigrant enrollment through mass camps, while Shivakumar defended the process, stating it aims to protect voting rights.The SIR in Karnataka, which began on June 30, involves house-to-house enumeration until July 29.Shivakumar also criticized the opposition for targeting minorities and questioned their past inaction on illegal Bangladeshi migrants.

He reiterated that the government is focused on ensuring fair electoral processes and providing livelihood schemes, dismissing allegations as political conspiracies.