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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Despite Jal Jeevan Mission, people in Agara still wait for water connections in their toilets. BENGALURU: People in Agara village, in Bengaluru rural, do not have taps in their houses andstore water in plastic containers.Reports show only 67.16 percent of rural Karnataka has direct tap connections. It was 10:30 a.m., and Nethravathi was filling containers […]
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Experts say that the ruling party is employing this strategy to divert attention from crucial topics. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MG Mahesh said that Indian history should only be written by a Hindu. The remarks from Mahesh come in response to Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar’s assertion that Tipu Sultan was the father of silk […]
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Tamil Nadu BJP leader K. Annamalai says that the ruling DMK government is showing the state in a bad light The security and welfare of migrant workers can be guaranteed more in Karnataka than Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K. Annamalai, said at a press conference held in Bengaluru.. Annamalai said that, […]
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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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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 BBMP officials expect a voter turnout of 75 percent in the upcoming state assembly elections. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath has said that the authority has no plans to mainstream postal ballots with just over a month ahead of the Karnataka Assembly Elections. Speaking in a voting awareness event […]
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AAP threatens to stage a protest if culprits are not brought to justice. A controversy has erupted in Karnataka state following allegations of a lynching incident that took place in Ramanagara. MG Mahesh spokesperson of the ruling party has called the entire incident a “politically motivated act” by other parties to create unrest in the […]
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The Backward Classes Minority (BCM) students are complaining about poor food quality and hygiene but officials deny any recent complaints. The Backward Classes and Minority (BCM) hostels lack basic facilities like clean washrooms, water supply, beds, and good quality food. Renuka C, a Master’s student staying in the D Devaraj Arasu Backwards Post Graduation hostel […]
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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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