Registration of young voters in Karnataka remains low, despite multiple efforts by the Election Commission. College going voters in the city thought that registering for voting was a long and difficult process. The Karnataka Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Action Plan 2023 stated that youth “lack clarity” regarding voter registration process. Ankith Gowda, […]
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JD(S) is confident that it will retain its Mandya stronghold. The farmers in Mandya need tractors and tillers. Bulldozers will not work to woo our farmers, said Zafrulla Khan, National General Secretary, Janata Dal (Secular). Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in a road show in Mandya district in the Old Mysore region […]
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“The Centre’s argument that same sex marriage is elite has no bearing on how the court will decide the case,” said Chief Justice of India (CJI). Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing the government argued that there will be “several ramifications” if the laws are amended to include same sex couples. In his submission before the […]
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Residents of Banashankari are waiting for the BBMP to shut the waste-processing unit. The Residents of Banashankari (BSK) 6th stage are still waiting for the closure of the waste processing unit. Mahesha TS, President, BSK 6th stage , Resident Welfare Association (RWA) said, “Even though the elected officials assured it to be shut, the unit […]
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Many are unaware of official voter helpline numbers and apps and turn to informal WhatsApp groups. Vinita Kaul asked in the Citizens Empowered WhatsApp group, what should be done if someone who has lost their original voter ID wants a duplicate. Another participant in the group Rashmi, said that a first time voter in her […]
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Residents Welfare Associations seek apartment-wise voters list to monitor if residents have cast their vote. Many non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and citizens-led forums have come together in Bengaluru to set targets to increase voter turnout in the city as well as raise awareness for the election process. Citizens Empowered is a collective of individuals who have […]
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BJP and Karnataka have a longstanding emotional connection, says Nirmala Sitharaman. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) does not have anything to hide when it comes to the Adani controversy. “All Congress-ruled states have given contract to Adani for development projects. Rajasthan gave the contract for […]
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Voters and experts feel that holding polling on a weekday will not increase voter turnout. Electricity supply, state welfare schemes, education and health infrastructure which ranked low on voter’s priority lists during the 2018 state elections, are now an important deciding factors say, voters and experts. Ankith Gowda, resident of Bangalore and student at St.Josephs […]
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The meeting was disrupted by an angry crowd that was presenting unrelated issues to the committee. The Lokayukta public hearing that took place on Mar. 28 received an overwhelming response by the public that brought their problems regarding civic issues. Many of these problems are not directly handled by the Lokayukta. Lokayukta DSP, Basavaraj Magadum […]
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Corporators in Bengaluru feel that their role is not clearly defined. A report by Janaagraha, a Bangalore-based non-profit organisation states that councilors are “highly disempowered” as local governments are yet to be recognised as a unit of governance in India. It shows that 11 councillors out of the 13 surveyed feel that they are not […]
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