Mysore/Mysuru: With the Model Code of Conduct coming into force with immediate effect following the Election Commission of India (ECI)announcing the poll schedule for the Karnataka Assembly polls this morning, Chairpersons of various Government-run Boards and Corporations of the city handed over their Government vehicles to the authorities. Opposition Leader and former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah,…
Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to encourage voter participation, a voter awareness contest themed ‘our vote our power’ has been launched in Mysuru to spread electoral awareness. As part of the campaign, colourful posters will be pasted in front of shops and business establishments and will be displayed at places where public gathering is more. The…
Mysore/Mysuru: After the massive 15-hour checking on the city roads for unaccounted cash, liquor and election freebies on Mar. 20 and Mar. 21, the City Police have intensified checking in the heart of the city and on the roads of Mysuru that lead to various Assembly Constituencies. The Mysuru city has roads leading to Constituencies…
New Delhi: Taking serious note of the involvement of children under the age of 18 years in the Assembly election campaigns, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said strict action will be taken against the candidates and parties as per rules if any child was found campaigning. The ECI stated that the Child Welfare Committee…
Calendar of time schedule related to Assembly elections likely to be reduced to 32 days Bengaluru: Like Gujarat Assembly elections held in 2022, when the normal 45-day election calendar was reduced to 32 days, Karnataka that is set to go for elections soon may witness a trimmed calendar. This news is in circulation as the…
Report large cash withdrawals, transfers; create groups for communication: DC tells bank officers Mysore/Mysuru: Ahead of the Assembly election 2023, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has imposed restrictions on printing and publishing election pamphlets and posters, and directed all the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to issue guidelines to printing houses, political party representatives, candidates and…
On Mar. 3, the Supreme Court (SC) passed a critical judgement on the appointment of Election Commissioners. It is a judgement crucial for India’s journey to becoming a more robust democracy. After all, strong Election Commission is the facilitator of free and fair elections, core of an authentic democracy. The five-Judge Constitution Bench said that…
Bengaluru: To ensure free and fair Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the Chief Secretary of the State Government to depute officers from outside who neither belong to the Constituencies or districts, to the polling booths. A team of senior Officers led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, who are…
16,900 voters in their 90s; 84,992 above 80; 106-year-old senior-most Mysore/Mysuru: With the Election Commission of India (ECI) allowing postal ballots for those aged above 80 and people with disabilities, the process has been completed to identify such voters in Mysuru to make arrangements for them to vote. At a virtual interaction with such voters…
Three-day team visit to assess poll preparedness Bengaluru: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar will lead a team on a three-day visit to Karnataka on Mar. 9 (tomorrow). The visit will be a precursor to the announcement of poll dates. Kumar will come with Election Commissioners Anup Chandra Pandey and Arun Goel to review the preparedness…
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