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    "headline": "Names of Nandan Nilekani and Zerodha Founders Flagged in Karnataka SIR",
    "summary": "The names of Nandan Nilekani and Zerodha co-founders have been flagged for discrepancies in Karnataka's Special Summary Revision (SIR) electoral roll update process. The Election Commission has issued notices to them as part of the verification ahead of upcoming elections. The flagged names require clarification or correction, and provisions exist for individuals to complete the process without appearing in person.",
    "articleBody": "The names of Nandan Nilekani and Zerodha co-founders have been flagged for discrepancies in Karnataka’s Special Summary Revision (SIR) list, according to multiple reports. The Election Commission has issued notices to them as part of the ongoing verification process, officials said on September 10.\n\nThe SIR drive in Karnataka aims to update and verify the electoral rolls ahead of upcoming elections. The flagged names indicate discrepancies that require clarification or correction. The Election Commission has sent notices to prominent individuals including actor Shiva Rajkumar, Nandan Nilekani, and Zerodha founders Nikhil Kamath and others.\n\nAn official explained that there is a provision allowing VIPs to complete the process without appearing in person at the hearing. Experts have been consulted regarding the implications of these discrepancies and the process to resolve them.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nKarnataka government restricts Vande Mataram to two stanzas at official events\nKarnataka to Open Government Doors for Startups\nKarnataka minister faces criticism for derogatory remarks against BJP MLA\nKarnataka CM vows to end departmental delays for routine work",
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