Key political parties are developing welfare schemes, especially for women. In the upcoming Legislative Assembly Election, the focus of political parties across Karnataka is more on women’s empowerment. Neeraj Shritar, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) member said, “The current political situation requires women power.” He added that in the upcoming election, 15 percent of seats […]
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Under their campaign, Nammoora Charche , AAP has launched a drive that encourages youth to apply for voter Identity cards. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has recently launched a drive under the Nammoora Charche campaign to assist the youth of Karnataka to apply for their voter ID cards. Veena, an aspirant ward member from Koramangala […]
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Political parties in the state are promising welfare schemes if elected to power. However, parties say their opponents are offering short term incentives and not long-term solutions. Cash transfer of Rs.2000 for housewives, 200 units of free electricity, free education. These are some of the promises made by political parties in the state to woo […]
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The underutilization of Nirbhaya funds remains a big issue, says the opposition. In reaction to Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai’s declaration of the upcoming women-friendly budget, opposition parties have termed the move as a last-minute election gimmick to woo female voters. The CM announced that the government would be launching Stree Samarthya Yojane next month, aiming […]
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People of rural Karnataka have no choice but to travel to courts in the city. The 15-year old Gram Nyayalaya Act remains on paper. There is not a single gram nyayalaya functioning in Karnataka. Several notifications have been issued by the Supreme Court and the High Court of Karnataka to the state government to establish […]
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BJP is not looking to satisfy the election expectations of free electricity, water and so on, this election. With the Karnataka Assembly Election 2023 fast approaching, prominent political parties of the state are coming up with a set of freebies and promises in their election manifestos. All except the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) where the […]
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Policies against discrimination still needed, says activist. If you are looking forward to the Supreme Court’s judgement towards same sex marriage, you might want to know about the homophobia held by some political parties. M G Mahesh, Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said, “We will not accept the concept of same-sex marriages, neither will […]
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Political parties to work for the education and minority welfare for the upcoming state election. Political parties are looking to enhance and re-implement old social welfare schemes alongside introducing new ones for the upcoming state elections in 2023. M.G.Mahesh, spokesperson for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Karnataka said that withnew amendments in the current schemes, the […]
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Electoral body in Karnataka plans to increase awareness of Voter Helpline Application (App) amongst voters through campaigns. The Chief Electoral Office (CEO) plans to encourage use of Voter Helpline App (VHA) in January and mid-February once the election awareness campaigns start. Vastrad PS, Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Nodal Officer at Chief Electoral […]
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Opposition political parties attacking Gujarat Model of BJP for campaign. Parties such as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are focusing on the economic development of the state for the Gujarat elections. Anshul Avijit, national spokesperson of the INC said, “Our main agenda is economic development.” He added […]
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