Kashi Vishwanath Dham has joined the voter awareness drive to encourage voters to participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. The initiative includes message boards, posters, and special messages to motivate devotees visiting the shrine. The temple trust considers this campaign as a responsibility for public welfare and a 'national yajna' of democracy.
Hike in private bus fares may affect voter turnout in North Karnataka during Lok Sabha elections. Private bus operators raise fares for May 3 and May 4, causing concern among voters traveling from distant cities. Low occupancy expected due to summer holidays coinciding with elections. Calls for government intervention to regulate fares and support electoral process.