Massive Signature Drive Concludes in Karnataka
The Karnataka Congress has successfully concluded a large-scale public outreach initiative, collecting a staggering 1.12 crore signatures as part of its 'vote chori' campaign. The campaign, which has been a major focus for the party in the state, represents a significant mobilization of public opinion.
Destination: AICC and the President's Office
State Congress president and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that all the collected signatures will be formally sent to the All India Congress Committee (AICC). The central leadership will then deliberate on the next course of action, which includes the possibility of presenting these signatures to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
The campaign, which concluded on November 8, 2025, was designed to voice the party's protest on a key political issue. By channeling these signatures through the AICC, the Karnataka Congress is ensuring the matter receives national attention and is escalated to the highest constitutional authority.
A Strategic Political Move
This ambitious signature drive underscores the party's strategy to build a strong narrative and consolidate its position. The sheer volume of signatures, exceeding one crore, is expected to add substantial weight to the Congress's stance on the issue they are protesting.
The decision now rests with the AICC on how to leverage this massive public response. Presenting the signatures to President Murmu would be a definitive step, turning a state-level campaign into a matter of national political discourse.
