How to find out if your name is on voter list or not; simple steps
Mangalore: Even if you have a voter identity card, it is important to have a name on the voter list. It is important to ensure that your name is on the list of voters because it is not possible to vote without having your name on the voter's list.
You can now fin out of your name is mentioned in the voter’s list or not. You can check it by simply downloading an app (Voter Helpline) from the Google play store on your Android mobile phone.
The app requires you to mention your personal details to fetch details about your voter id card and to confirm if your name is present on voter’s list or not.
“In case you don’t find your name in the voter’s list or the names of eligible voters have been deleted or removed for any reason they can fill form no. 6 and submit it to the booth level offials before March 19” Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Sasikant Senthil informed during a press conference on Monday.
People can also check their names in the voter’s list by calling toll free number 1950.
Be careful while filing complaints on (cVIGIL)
DC Senthil also warned people of being careful while filing complaints on (cVIGIL) about violation of code of conduct. He urged people to file complaints which are true and not spam it.
“Upon receiving complaint action will be initiated within 100 minutes. But if the complaint is found to be wrong/false action will be initiated against complainant. Complainant can also share photos and videos of the violation of code of conduct” Senthil said.
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FIR registered against Karnataka seer over his remarks on voting power to Muslims
Bengaluru (PTI): An FIR has been registered against Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji for his remarks on voting power to Muslims, police said on Friday.
He made the statement during a protest meeting organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh here on Tuesday against notices issued by Karnataka's Waqf board.
Urging everyone to unite to protect farmers and their land, Swamiji said that a law should be brought in where Muslims community don't have the voting power.
Stating that it should be ensured there is no Waqf board, he said someone taking away someone else's land is not "Dharma".
"...everyone should fight against injustice being caused to farmers...it is said that the Waqf board can claim anyone's land. It is a big injustice...someone taking away someone else's land is not Dharma... So, everyone should fight to ensure that farmers' land remains with them," the seer had said.
However, on Wednesday, Swamiji expressed regret over his statement, calling it a "slip of tongue".
He said Muslims are also citizens of this country, and they too have voting rights like others.
Based on the complaint by a social worker, the FIR was registered against him on Wednesday at Upparpet police station here, police said.
"We have registered a case against him (Swamiji) under section 299 (Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita," a senior police officer said.
