Mysore/Mysuru: The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme of the Election Commission of India (ECI) has gathered steam in Mysuru in both urban, rural and tribal majority areas. Officers are building innovative campaigns aimed at maximum voter participation. For instance, a ‘dressing up to save democracy’ event was launched at Kalamandira this morning…
17 Election Observers
April 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed 17 Election Observers for 11 Assembly Constituencies in Mysuru District — six General Observers, nine Poll Expenditure Observers and two Police Observers. General Observers Periyapatna and K.R. Nagar: Yashu Rustagi – Mob: 73497-76593 / 77956-62991; Hunsur and H.D. Kote: Divesh Sehara – Mob: 82172-56464. Nanjangud and…
2,404 persons above 80 opt for voting from home
April 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: This election in Karnataka, the Election Commission is all set to adopt a measure to enable people above 80 years and individuals with disabilities to Vote-from-Home. This initiative aims to empower around 12.15 lakh elderly voters and 5.55 lakh persons with disabilities who may face difficulties in reaching polling stations. In the first-of-its-kind move,…
For sexual minorities, there are many barriers to break
April 18, 2023Social taboo, ostracism keep most of them away from actively participating in election process By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Despite the push for equality for sexual minorities in the society, many still hesitate to fully engage with society, as evidenced by their reluctance to participate in the biggest democratic exercise — elections. While Indians recognise…
Election lessons for master trainers
April 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration has started training the master trainers in Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), rules and regulations as prescribed by the Election Commission of India, maintaining and managing the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems and technicalities and protocols to ensure a free and fair elections for the upcoming Assembly polls. Senior…
‘No voter to be left behind’
April 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the Election Commission facilitating postal ballots for all poll duty personnel, Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Electoral Officer, in a press release, has stressed on the need for effective postal ballot management to ensure that no voter is left behind. Pointing out that it is the responsibility of…
MPVL modernisation to help explore new markets
April 16, 2023Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd. (MPVL) has already supplied 1.30 lakh vials of indelible ink to Election Commission By B. Sreekantswamy Having their finger inked with indelible ink — the purple stain that they proudly show off during elections – is the most important task for voters. Elections for the Karnataka Legislative Assembly are scheduled…
Election Commission appoints 9 Poll Expenditure Observers
April 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to keep a close tab on poll expenses by candidates, the Election Commission has appointed nine Poll Expenditure Observers for the 11 Constituencies in Mysuru district. They are: Preetam Kumar H. Turerao (Mob: 63667-59228) for Periyapatna, Virendra Kumar Patel (Mob: 77956-95621) for K.R. Nagar, Ram Krishn Kediya (Mob: 91106-44008) for Hunsur,…
Observers seek inputs on poll preparations
April 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Poll Observers, appointed by the Election Commission of India (ECI), received inputs from the District Administration on the poll preparations and enforcement of Model Code of Conduct. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Electoral Officer, provided inputs to the Observers at a meeting held at Karantaka State Open…
Filing of nomination papers from tomorrow
April 12, 2023Rs. 1.47 crore cash, gold, freebies; liquor worth Rs. 3.63 cr.; drugs worth Rs. 6.14 lakh seized in district Mysore/Mysuru: The poll process for the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections will be formally set in motion tomorrow (Apr. 13) with the issuance of gazette notification. Following this, candidates can file their nomination papers. According to…
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