The controversy erupted after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Modi's decision was rooted in his ‘irritation’ with the Karnataka Chief Minister.
The probe was initiated after an investigative report published by TNM and Pratidhvani exposed how a private trust named Chilume had carried out large-scale voter data theft in Bengaluru.
The probe was initiated after an investigative report published by TNM and Pratidvani exposed how a private trust named Chilume had carried out large-scale voter data theft in Bengaluru.
The report was compiled by Amlan Biswas, the Regional Commissioner of Bengaluru Division, and exposed the involvement of BBMP officials in facilitating Chilume Trust's unlawful collection of voter data.
The Election Commission has issued directions to Chief Secretary and Chief Election Officer of Karnataka in case of collection of voter data by a private entity in BBMP area.The poll panel has directed 100 per cent check of the deletions and .