Ballot paper over EVM: Siddaramaiah govt defends 'bold step towards restoring democracy' amid BJP barbs

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Questions Why BJP is 'afraid' of Ballot Papers for Local Body Elections

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday addressed concerns over the use of ballot papers, questioning the BJP's apprehensions. India News | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Questions Why BJP is 'afraid' of Ballot Papers for Local Body Elections.

Ballot paper over EVM: Siddaramaiah govt defends 'bold step towards restoring democracy' amid BJP barbs

BJP says Congress prefers ballot papers as they are 'easier to manipulate', state election commission says decision is up to the state government.

SEC must consult political parties on using ballot papers for local polls: Deve Gowda

Bengaluru, Sep 6 (PTI) JD(S) supremo H D Deve Gowda on Saturday said the State Election Commission (SEC) must consult all political parties before making a decision to use ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for future local body elections in Karnataka. His statement comes after the Karnataka government on Thursday decided to recommend to the SEC to hold all the future panchayat and urban local body polls in the state usin…

Ruling Congress in Karnataka pushes for ballot-paper based elections to local bodies, BJP sees red

The Siddaramaiah government is pushing for ballot paper-based elections amid the Congress party’s nationwide campaign against “Vote Chori”

Why is BJP worried about use of ballot papers in local body elections?: DCM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru Express Bengaluru, Sep 6: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today questioned BJP for expressing reservations about use of ballot papers in local body elections. Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence, he said, “To use ballot papers in local body elections is the decision of the government of Karnataka. Why is BJP worried about it? The state government is empowered to conduct local body elections. Why is the BJP getting…

Why is BJP Rattled Over Proposed Use of Ballot Papers for Local Polls: Karnataka Dy CM - Clarion India

BENGALURU — Responding to the BJP’s criticism of the Karnataka government’s decision to conduct local body elections using ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar questioned why the party was feeling unsettled over the proposed use of ballot papers. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Friday, he said, “This is the decision of the government of Karnataka. Why…