The mustering process to distribute Ballot Units (BU) and Control Units (CU) in Dharwad was hassle-free. Deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu GRJ visited the distribution locations and ensured a smooth process. Police security and armed forces were deployed at the polling booths. Creative artwork and additional facilities were implemented to enhance the polling experience. The administration aims to increase the polling percentage from 70% to 80%.
Polling peaceful in four constituencies; voting likely to exceed 2019 figure thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The district administration is ready with all the arrangements to ensure free and fair polling of Dharwad Lok Sabha seat. Union minister and BJP candidate Pralhad Joshi is seeking a fifth consecutive term and is facing Congress candidate Vinod Asooti in the elections. The polling will be held at 1,901 stations spread over eight assembly segments. Special arrangements have been made to beat the heatwave and high mercury levels, including providing shade, drinking water, ORS, fan facility, ambulance, and medical aid. More than 6,200 security personnel will be deployed to ensure free and fair polling in Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency's eight assembly segments. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC will be in place during the polling period.
Preparations on to ensure free and fair polling today thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Poll officials in Karnataka are going door-to-door to motivate voters to participate in the upcoming elections. Learn more about their efforts to increase the polling percentage.