Karnataka BJP MP Poojary slams Congress over SIR confusion, court remarks
Synopsis
Karnataka BJP MP Kota Srinivas Poojary publicly highlighted what he called a glaring contradiction in Congress's position: the party's leaders have attacked Supreme Court judges as BJP proxies, yet are simultaneously planning to approach the same court over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls — a flip-flop Poojary says exposes the Opposition's 'confused mindset.'
Key Takeaways
Kota Srinivas Poojary , Karnataka BJP MP, on 13 October 2026 alleged Congress and Rahul Gandhi lacked clarity on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Poojary alleged the KPCC president accused Supreme Court judges of acting like BJP spokespersons, even as Congress planned to approach the same court on SIR.
He charged Congress with making statements amounting to contempt of court while claiming to defend the Constitution.
On the Karnataka High Court quashing enhanced SC/ST reservations , Poojary urged the state government to challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court, citing the Nagamohan Das commission report.
Poojary welcomed the appointment of a woman Governor for Karnataka, noting her background in the National Commission for Backward Classes .
He also urged ministers and legislators to prioritise drought relief measures for affected communities.
Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Kota Srinivas Poojary on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, alleged that the Congress and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, lacked clarity on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Speaking at the BJP state headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan, in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Poojary accused the party of creating confusion and obstructing constitutionally mandated institutions from discharging their duties.
Contradictions in Congress's Stance
Poojary singled out what he described as a fundamental contradiction in the Congress position on the Supreme Court. He alleged that the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president had claimed the Supreme Court and its judges were functioning like BJP spokespersons, while the Kerala Congress had also publicly criticised Supreme Court judges — even as the party simultaneously announced it would approach the same court over the SIR issue.
'On the one hand, they make such statements against the judiciary, and on the other, they talk about approaching the Supreme Court on SIR. This reflects their confused mindset,' Poojary alleged.
Congress Accused of Contempt and Obstruction
The BJP MP further charged that Congress leaders were speaking about protecting the Constitution while making statements that, in his view, amounted to contempt of court and disparagement of the Supreme Court. He also alleged that the party was unnecessarily blaming the Union government and obstructing its functioning. Poojary urged the Congress to introspect rather than issue statements that could mislead the public, arguing the party had failed in its role as the Opposition.
SC/ST Reservation Verdict and BJP's Advice
On a separate issue, Poojary addressed the Karnataka High Court's decision to quash enhanced reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). He urged the state government to challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court and mount a strong legal defence. The enhanced quota, he noted, was introduced during the tenure of former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on the basis of a report by retired Justice Nagamohan Das, which had taken into account the population of the SC and ST communities. 'If proper arguments are presented in the Supreme Court, the enhanced reservation can be protected,' Poojary said.
New Governor, Drought Relief, and Other Remarks
Poojary also welcomed the appointment of a woman as the new Governor of Karnataka, describing the appointee as an experienced individual who had previously served on the National Commission for Backward Classes. He expressed hope that her experience would benefit the state and strengthen democracy. Separately, he flagged the distress caused by drought to both people and livestock, urging state ministers and legislators to make relief measures a priority.
The remarks come amid an escalating political battle between the BJP and the ruling Congress in Karnataka over the SIR process, which critics argue could affect voter rolls ahead of upcoming elections.
Point of View
And both parties know it. What is missing from the BJP's critique, however, is any substantive defence of the SIR process itself — the party is content to highlight Congress's contradictions without addressing the underlying anxieties about voter roll manipulation that sparked the controversy. On the SC/ST reservation issue, Poojary's advice to the Congress government to fight the High Court verdict is notable: it places the BJP in the unusual position of urging a rival government to defend a decision the BJP itself initiated under Bommai, signalling that reservation politics cuts across party lines in Karnataka.
NationPress
13 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls that Karnataka BJP MP Poojary mentioned?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a process conducted by election authorities to update and clean electoral rolls by verifying and adding eligible voters. Karnataka BJP MP Kota Srinivas Poojary alleged that Congress was creating confusion around the SIR process and obstructing the institutions mandated to carry it out.
Why did Poojary accuse Congress of contradicting itself over the Supreme Court?
Poojary alleged that KPCC leaders publicly criticised Supreme Court judges as acting like BJP spokespersons, while simultaneously announcing plans to approach the Supreme Court over the SIR issue. He argued this reflected a 'confused mindset' and amounted to disparagement of the judiciary.
What is the Karnataka SC/ST reservation case that Poojary referred to?
The Karnataka High Court quashed an enhanced reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes that was introduced under former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, based on a report by retired Justice Nagamohan Das. Poojary urged the current Congress state government to challenge this verdict in the Supreme Court to protect the enhanced quota.
Who is the new Governor of Karnataka that Poojary welcomed?
Poojary welcomed the appointment without naming the individual in the available remarks, describing the new Governor as a woman with experience in various capacities including service on the National Commission for Backward Classes. He expressed hope her experience would benefit Karnataka.
What else did Poojary raise at the Bengaluru press conference?
Beyond the SIR and reservation issues, Poojary flagged the hardship caused by drought to people and livestock in Karnataka, urging state ministers and legislators to make drought relief a priority.
