With today being the fourth day of filing nominations to Nanjangud by-poll, only one candidate filed his nomination papers today, when we went to the press at 1.30 pm. Hannur Pradeep Kumar of Karunada Party, along with his supporters, submitted his nomination papers to the Chief Electoral Officer in the temple town this morning. Meanwhile,…
Nanjangud and Gundlupet Assembly by-polls:Former CM BSY criticises State Budget
March 17, 2017Holds election rally at Hangala in Gundlupet Criticising the State Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddharamaiah, former CM and State BJP President B.S. Yeddyurappa (BSY) said that Siddharamaiah had failed to announce any measures for boosting the agriculture sector. Speaking at an election rally at Hangala in the taluk yesterday, Yeddyurappa said Siddharamaiah had let…
Nothing special in State Budget: Sreenivasa Prasad
March 17, 2017Maintaining that there was nothing special in the State Budget, former Minister and BJP candidate for Nanjangud by-poll V. Sreenivasa Prasad said that the Budget was only a gimmick to fool the people ahead of Nanjangud and Gundlupet by-elections. Speaking to SOM at his residence in Jayalakshmipuram here this morning, Sreenivasa Prasad said that CM…
Ramdas campaigns for Prasad at Nanjangud
March 17, 2017Former Minister S.A. Ramdas hit the streets in Ward Numbers 1, 6, 7, 9 and 20 in Nanjangud on Wednesday as part of election campaign for the ensuing Assembly by-election. Addressing the people at Halladakeri, he highlighted the welfare programmes announced by the Central Government and also the failures of the present State Government. He…
Excise Dept. sets up Control Room & Check-Posts
March 17, 2017The Excise Department has set up a Control Room and 15 Check-Posts at various entry and exit points of Nanjangud to check illegal transport of liquor to woo the voters during the campaign for the ensuing Nanjangud by-election. The Department has posted Excise personnel at the Check-Posts, who will be monitoring the vehicles moving in…
Geetha Mahadevaprasad launches door-to-door campaign
March 17, 2017In a bid to get a headstart for poll campaign for Gundlupet by-poll, Dr. Geetha Mahadevaprasad, Congress candidate and wife of late Minister H.S. Mahadevaprasad, launched door-to-door campaign in several villages in the constituency yesterday. Dr. Geetha, who undertook campaign at Vadeyanapaura, Ankalli, Bachalli, Shetalli and Kebbepura coming under Terakanambi ZP, reminded the voters of…
By-polls: Chief Electoral Officer holds parleys
March 16, 2017Sreenivasa Prasad (BJP) and Kalale Keshavamurthy to file nominations on Mar. 20 in Nanjangud. Stringent action will be taken against candidates who violate the Election Model Code of Conduct. Officers in-charge of conducting elections in Nanjangud and Gundlupet must ensure that candidates and party workers do not indulge in unfair practices to influence voters, said…
Political parties must seek permission to place ads
March 16, 2017Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep, who is also the District Electoral Officer, has instructed political parties to seek permission before placing election advertisements in print and electronic media. As per the Election Commission’s instructions, DC D. Randeep has formed a district-level committee to keep track of advertisements placed by political parties in newspapers, radio, television channels…
Returning Officer seeks fair and free poll
March 15, 2017With model code of conduct in force in the town on account of Assembly byelection, Returning Officer Jagadeesh and Assistant Returning Officer M. Dayanand have asked all political leaders and candidates to strictly abide by the code of conduct and warned of notice and legal action against violators. At a meeting held with party leaders…
JD(S) will not contest bypolls: H.D. Kumaraswamy
March 13, 2017“JD(S) will not be fielding its candidates for the upcoming Nanjangud and Gundlupet bypolls,” said JD(S) State President and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy here this morning. Addressing press persons, he said that the decision was taken following an internal survey taken up by the party in both the constituencies which said that JD(S)…
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