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1,477 cVIGIL app plaints filed in Mysuru; action taken on 1,251
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1,477 cVIGIL app plaints filed in Mysuru; action taken on 1,251

April 24, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: The cVIGIL app, developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI), has emerged as a powerful tool empowering citizens to report election code violations effectively. According to data released by the ECI on Apr. 23, since the declaration of the General Elections 2024, a total of 27,472 complaints have been registered from Karnataka alone….

Theme-based booths to lure people to vote
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Theme-based booths to lure people to vote

April 22, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: With the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Apr. 19 seeing a low turnout predominantly because of the prevailing heat wave and lack of motivational factors, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is actively exploring methods to increase voter participation in the upcoming rounds. The ECI is deploying various strategies to attract…

Voter Guide on EVMs, VVPATs distributed
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Voter Guide on EVMs, VVPATs distributed

April 22, 2024

Concerned over the drop in overall voter turnout in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections this year as compared to 2019, the Election Commission is making strategies to boost voter turnout.  As part of its efforts, officers, under Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation Program (SVEEP), are heading a campaign to distribute a ‘Voter…

Vigil at entry points enhanced for voter-inducement materials
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Vigil at entry points enhanced for voter-inducement materials

March 31, 2024

CCTV cameras of check-posts linked to District, Taluk Control Rooms for constant monitoring Mysore/Mysuru: With the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in effect following the announcement of Lok Sabha elections on Mar. 16, law enforcement agencies are on high alert, monitoring the movement of cash, liquor, jewellery and other potential inducements aimed at influencing voters….

Cash transfers from single account to multiple accounts under scanner
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Cash transfers from single account to multiple accounts under scanner

March 30, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Innovative methods, such as the transfer of funds through the banking system have been identified by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in previous instances, prompting proactive measures to curb the utilisation of black money during elections. In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha election, the Income Tax Department is closely monitoring the movement…

Saksham app to enable easier voting for physically challenged
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Saksham app to enable easier voting for physically challenged

March 27, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: In preparation for the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is enhancing the services offered through the Saksham app to better accommodate voters with disabilities exceeding 40 percent (physically challenged) and senior citizens aged 85 and above. The Saksham app for physically challenged voters offers a range of features including registration…

Cell to keep close watch on social media campaigns
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Cell to keep close watch on social media campaigns

March 21, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the ongoing surge in the utilisation of social media by political parties, candidates and their supporters, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is closely monitoring these campaigns. In a concerted effort to uphold the integrity and fairness of the electoral process and to embrace technology and expertise for transparency, the Mysuru District Administration…

Two-phase polling in Karnataka
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Two-phase polling in Karnataka

March 17, 2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka will elect its 28 representatives to the 18th Lok Sabha in two phases on April 26 and May 7, the Election Commission of India announced yesterday. Each phase will see 14 seats going to the polls.  On April 26, elections will be held in the following constituencies: Udupi-Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga (SC),…

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