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Karnataka Today newsletter: Decode Karnataka | What explains Bengaluru’s low voter turnout? and more
Bengaluru did it again. Once more, nearly half the citizens of the country’s tech hub gave Lok Sabha elections a miss on polling day last month, with the city recording a voter turnout of 54.76%. According to the Election Commission, the three Lok Sabha constituencies in the city clocked the lowest turnout among the 14 that went to polls that day.
What really explains Bengaluru’s low voter turnout? Are there factors other than urban apathy contributing to this phenomena? What other strategies can the Election Commission undertake to bring about a fundamental change? We bring you the answers in this episode of Decode Karnataka.
The High Grounds police on Monday, May 6, issued notices to BJP chief J.P. Nadda, IT cell head Amit Malviya and BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra to appear before the investigating officer within seven days for questioning over a controversial post on X put by the party’s state unit.
The controversial post contained a video showing the Congress party favouring Muslims for reservation at the cost of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and the Other Backward Classes. This issue has been used by several top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during their election campaign, in the past few days.
Former minister H. D. Revanna, who was arrested for allegedly abducting a sex abuse victim of his son Prajwal Revanna, was remanded to seven days’ judicial custody on May 8. Officials shifted the former minister to Parappana Agrahara Central jail.
His three-day police dustody ended on May 8. He was produced in the XVII Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court. Judge Ravindrakumar B. Kattimani remanded him to seven days’ judicial custody.
Apart from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Interchange station in Majestic, the Bengaluru Metro will have 16 interchange metro stations in Bengaluru. Currently, around 50,000 passengers use this interchange station daily to switch between the Green and Purple lines. In the coming years, these interchange stations will connect the Purple, Green, Yellow, Pink, and Blue lines of the metro, the BMRCL said.
CM Fadnavis expresses confidence in BJP-Shiv Sena victory in Nagpur civic polls, citing lack of offerings from the Opposition.
Four peace committee members were killed by gunmen in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, amid rising violence in Pakistan.
Elephant calf dies from explosive bait in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve; one suspect arrested, search ongoing for another.
K.C. Venugopal claims the Centre undermines rural workers' rights by replacing MGNREGA, as Congress protests for its restoration.
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi offers watchable comedy but falls short with a generic and predictable storyline.
Transport Minister warns A.P. private bus operators against overcharging during Sankranti, ensuring free travel for women and smooth transit.
Four police officers were suspended after failing to prevent the murder of a history-sheeter at KMC hospital.
Vanitaa Pande's Cyber-crime Short Film 1930 Wins Multiple Honours Ahead of Hungama OTT Release
A fire in Kakinada district destroyed 38 thatched houses of the Konda Reddi tribe, with no reported casualties.
Construction of a seven-tier gopuram at Pazhayarai’s Somanathar Temple begins, revitalizing a historically significant Chola site.
LDF wins Onakkoor ward in Ernakulam's Pampakuda panchayat local body election, securing five seats overall in the panchayat.
NHAI plans to widen the B.C. Road-Surathkal highway to six lanes, enhancing connectivity in Mangaluru with service roads.
The formidable team of accompanists elevated the appeal of Vignesh Ishwar's concert at Maarga's Margazhi Music festival 2025.Vignesh Ishwar