DK Shivakumar makes a warning ahead of the Election Commission of India’s start of a house-to-house enumeration exercise (SIR) in Karnataka. According to multiple reports, the exercise begins on Tuesday and runs until July 29. Shivakumar cautions that people could face loss of benefits if they do not vote, framing the issue as a link between voting rights and government support. The reports present Shivakumar’s statement as part of his public messaging as the enumeration exercise gets underway. The sources also note the election administration timeline for SIR, including the geographic rollout across the state and the end date of the exercise. While the outlets differ in phrasing—using variations such as “lose vote, lose benefits” and “lose voting rights, lose government benefits”—they converge on the same core points: the timing of the SIR enumeration campaign and Shivakumar’s warning to voters regarding consequences tied to voting. The Election Commission’s activity is described as an enumeration exercise conducted at households across Karnataka for a defined period.