Mysore/Mysuru: The filing of nomination papers for the May 10 Assembly polls gained momentum on the second day yesterday with as many as 17 candidates filing their nomination papers. The filing of nomination papers began on Apr. 13 and there was no nominations on day-1, as it was a public holiday for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar…
Periyapatna Congress candidate K. Venkatesh has Rs. 11 crore assets
April 16, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Periyapatna Congress candidate K. Venkatesh, who is also a former Minister, has declared assets worth Rs. 11 crore in the affidavit attached to his nomination papers, which he filed on Thursday. The assets include Rs. 1.12 crore movable and Rs. 10.64 crore immovable properties. The 74-year-old Venkatesh, who has detailed his family assets in…
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…
JD(S) releases second list of candidates
April 15, 2023Bhavani Revanna misses out on Hassan ticket; Y.S.V. Datta gets Kadur ticket Bengaluru: After a watchful wait, the JD(S) on Friday released its second list of 49 candidates for the May 10 Assembly polls. The party had announced the names of candidates for 93 segments last month even before the poll schedule was announced. The…
Produce one of these documents for voting
April 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As Karnataka goes to the Assembly polls on May 10, the Election Commission has said that apart from the Voter ID Card (EPIC Card), the voters can also produce any one of the following 12 documents as proof of their identity — Aadhaar card, MNREGS job card, Bank Pass Book, Post Office Savings pass…
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…
‘SVEEP’ action intensified in areas of poor voting
April 14, 2023From candle light rally, route marches and street rangolis, Mysuru looks to boost voter turnout Mysore/Mysuru: The committee looking after activities under Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) for the coming Assembly elections in Mysuru district has set a goal of carrying out voter awareness campaigns in each village for bringing maximum number of…
16 nominations filed on first day in district
April 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As filing of nomination papers began with the issuance of Poll Notification, Mysuru district, which has 11 Assembly segments, saw nomination by a total of 16 candidates on the first day yesterday. Those who filed their nomination papers included Periyapatna Congress candidate K. Venkatesh, who is a former Minister. Other candidates who filed their…
Battle for Varuna – Ignore rival, have faith in voters: Siddu on Somanna
April 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Opposition Leader in the Legislative Assembly Siddharamaiah has exuded confidence that he will emerge victorious in Varuna Constituency, irrespective of whether his rival is V. Somanna of BJP or whoever. Speaking to media persons after seeking the blessings of Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji in city yesterday, Siddharamaiah said “I am not…
‘Congress will gain power for sure’
April 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Opposition Leader Siddharamaiah has said ‘As the people of the State are fed up of BJP Government’s misrule, Congress will ascend the seat of power for sure. For the overall development of Chamundeshwari Constituency, the victory of party candidate Mavinahalli Siddegowda should be ensured in the election.’ Speaking after inaugurating the meeting of Congress leaders…
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