Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar opposed the proposed nation-wide delimitation exercise, accusing the central government of attempting to reduce Lok Sabha seats in southern states. He vowed to challenge this in court, while Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah demanded clarity on the delimitation process, suspecting potential disadvantages for southern regions. Post navigation Election Commission clarifies concerns over duplicate EPIC numbers. What it means Two electors can have same Voter ID numbers, but vote only at booth unique to their card