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Police frisk for cash, liquor, freebies at 30 check-posts
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Police frisk for cash, liquor, freebies at 30 check-posts

March 18, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Considering the high-profile electoral battles in Mysuru region, the District Administration and the District Police have set up 30 check-posts across the district to check the flow of cash, liquor and other freebies that are meant to entice voters. This stringent measure has been taken even before the announcement of election dates based on…

Election Commission holds meeting with top officials in Bengaluru
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Election Commission holds meeting with top officials in Bengaluru

February 14, 2023

Bengaluru: The Election Commission, which has begun preparations for the forthcoming Karnataka Assembly polls, started zonal-wise preparations by holding  a meeting with Deputy Commissioners, top Police Officers and other top officials at Bengaluru recently. The Election Commission of India (ECI) Officers, who have held first round meeting at Mysuru and Kalaburagi, conducted a similar meeting…

Elections to 25 Council seats on Dec.10
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Elections to 25 Council seats on Dec.10

November 10, 2021

Bengaluru: The Election Commission (EC) yesterday announced the biennial elections to the Karnataka Legislative Council for 25 seats from 20 local authorities’ constituencies, on Dec. 10. The elections have been announced as the term of 25 Council members (14 from Congress, 7 from BJP and 4 from JD-S) ends on Jan. 5. The Council has…

MLC polls: Voter registration and electoral rolls schedule announced
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MLC polls: Voter registration and electoral rolls schedule announced

October 18, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: The Election Commission has announced the schedule for voter registration and electoral rolls for the forthcoming Legislative Council Polls from South Graduates Constituency comprising the Districts of Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan and Chamarajanagar, according to which Graduates who have got their degree certificate from any of recognised Indian Universities at least three years before as…

Election Commission directs for paid holiday in Ward limits
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Election Commission directs for paid holiday in Ward limits

September 1, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: With the by-poll for MCC Ward 36 scheduled to take place on Sept.3, the Election Commission has directed all Government Offices, Educational Institutions, Public Sector Units and Private Companies and Offices to declare a paid holiday for their staff  on that date in order to enable them to cast their vote. In a release,…

EC defers by-polls till SC verdict
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EC defers by-polls till SC verdict

September 27, 2019

New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) yesterday deferred by-polls to 15 Assembly seats in Karnataka until the fate of 17 disqualified legislators is decided by the Supreme Court. The move came after the Apex Court adjourned the MLAs’ case to Oct. 22. Deferring of the by-polls that were to have been held on Oct. 21…

Polls to 63 ULBs on May 29
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Polls to 63 ULBs on May 29

May 5, 2019

Mysore:  The Election Commission on Thursday announced that elections to 63 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in different parts of the State will be held on May 29. State Election Commissioner P.N. Srinivasachari told reporters that the model code of conduct comes into force with immediate effect. The elections to 63 ULBs include eight City Municipal…

EC ‘inaction’ on PM speeches
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EC ‘inaction’ on PM speeches

April 29, 2019

SC to give urgent hearing to Congress plea New Delhi: The Supreme Court today agreed to grant an urgent hearing to a Congress plea claiming Election Commission (EC) “inaction” against alleged violations of the model code of conduct by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah. The Court will hear the petition filed…

LS polls: Checking on Police vehicles, ambulances intensified at check-posts
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LS polls: Checking on Police vehicles, ambulances intensified at check-posts

April 15, 2019

Mysuru: As cases of cash being transported in ambulances and Police vehicles were reported during the previous election, the Election Commission, in a bid to ensure free and fair polls, has instructed checking of all Government vehicles, KSRTC buses, Police vehicles and ambulances this year. Following the instructions, the Election Officials have intensified the checking…

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