Voter turnout in Bengaluru lower than in 2014 elections, High Court upholds state government’s decision to increase minimum wages in 34 industries, properties being acquired for Metro ORR line – read more on what happened in Bengaluru over the past week
In a city that prides itself on information technology, the Election Commission’s buggy voter registration tool online is frustrating citizens to no end.
The CEO of Karnataka disagreed with allegations that 30% of voter names were removed from the rolls in Basavanagudi. He is right – the deletions were close to 36.36%. He said “over 53,000 names” were added to the rolls – right again! 3,99,299 voters were added.
If you have voted in previous elections, have a voter ID card, and have not shifted your residence, still your name may have been deleted from the electoral rolls. Please verify and restore your name if deleted.
Voter turnout is based on the number of voters enrolled. When the quality and completeness of electoral roll itself is suspect, what does it mean? Part 1 of a series of articles on the status of electoral rolls and what we can do to improve it.
Elections are scheduled on this Thursday, Apr 23 for Bengaluru. Be prepared – check your names on the rolls, learn about the candidates and find your polling booth.