A controversy erupted in Karnataka on Thursday over a voters’ survey in the city by a private NGO, with opposition Congress accusing the chief minister of corrupt electoral practice and demanding his resignation. Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai rejected the Congress’s charge, saying he was ready to face an enquiry and get investigated.  The Congress alleged that a private firm engaged in voter survey in the city and collected details, including individuals’ caste.

According to The News Minute, NGO Chilume Educational Cultural and Rural Development Institute received permission from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to conduct Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation.