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MCC polls soon, says new State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi
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MCC polls soon, says new State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi

July 28, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi has said that the elections will be conducted to all the City Corporations in the State, including Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) soon. Speaking to media persons at the premises of Mysore Bar Association on Saturday, Sangreshi said he assumed the Office as State Election Commissioner on Friday (July 26)….

Voting begins for MCC Ward 18
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Voting begins for MCC Ward 18

February 9, 2020

BJP, JD(S) and Congress locked in triangular contest Mysore/Mysuru: Voting for Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Ward 18 (Yadavagiri) by-poll began at 7 am today on a sedate note as voters seemed less enthusiastic to exercise their franchise. Polling will be held till 5 pm in 11 booths across the Ward. Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) are…

MCC Ward 18 by-poll on Feb.9: Public campaigning ends
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MCC Ward 18 by-poll on Feb.9: Public campaigning ends

February 7, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: With just two days to go for voting (Feb.9), public campaigning for MCC ward 18 (Yadavagiri) drew to a close at 7 am today. The by-poll was necessitated after BJP Corporator from the Ward Guru Vinayak was disqualified over fake caste certificate row. The MCC Ward 18 is reserved for ST Category. The BJP…

JD(S) making moves to retain Mayor post
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JD(S) making moves to retain Mayor post

September 6, 2018

Mysuru: The JD(S), which enjoyed the Mayor post in the last MCC Council by sharing power with the BJP, is now making moves to retain the post by aligning with the Congress, its coalition partner in the State Government. Soon after the results started pouring in on Sept.3, with the JD(S) winning 18 Wards in…

Who will be our Mayor, Deputy ?
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Who will be our Mayor, Deputy ?

September 4, 2018

Mysuru: Even as the results of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) polls held on Aug.31 was declared yesterday, the State Government last evening announced the reservation matrix for Mayoral posts. Accordingly, the Mayor post has been reserved for Woman (General category) and the Deputy Mayor for Backward Class (A) candidate. Although the Election Commission announced…

All in the… Family
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All in the… Family

September 4, 2018

Mysuru:  Even as media claims that there is resentment against dynastic politics at the National and Regional level, it seems this inclination for politics to be a family affair has now percolated even to the local level. In the recently held MCC elections, many family members from the local political families have made an entry….

2018 MCC Polls sidelights
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2018 MCC Polls sidelights

September 4, 2018

Wins with the biggest margin BSP candidate from Ward No. 56 (Krishnamurthypuram) Begum alias Pallavi  won with a huge margin of 2,904 votes. Pallavi secured 4,108 votes. Her closest rival Congress candidate Ambika secured 1,204.   Wins by least margin of votes BJP candidate from Ward No. 58 R.K. Sharath Kumar, a first time contestant,…

Hung Council Again
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Hung Council Again

September 3, 2018

Mysuru: The city has again thrown up a hung verdict in the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) elections, with no party getting an absolute majority in the 65-member civic body. The counting of votes polled in the elections held on Aug.31 was taken up at Maharani’s College of Commerce and Management on Valmiki Road in Vinayakanagar…

Untoward incident in Ward 35: Sandesh Swamy alleges conspiracy
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Untoward incident in Ward 35: Sandesh Swamy alleges conspiracy

September 2, 2018

Mysuru:  Alleging conspiracy in the untoward incident that took place near the Government Urdu School Booth at Kalyangiri (MCC Ward 35), former Mayor and BJP leader Sandesh Swamy has urged the authorities to take action against the culprits. Addressing a press meet here yesterday, Sandesh Swamy said that miscreants who sought to divide communities on…

MCC polls: City gears up for counting tomorrow
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MCC polls: City gears up for counting tomorrow

September 2, 2018

Mysuru: Even as the countdown for the counting of votes of MCC polls tomorrow (Sept.3) has begun, the authorities have put all measures in place for ensuring smooth counting at Maharani’s College of Commerce and Management on Valmiki Road, Vinayakanagar (Paduvarahalli) in city. The counting of votes will commence at 8 am, with 13 Returning…

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