Issues related to Revenue department in DK district will get solutions soon: Minister Deshpande
Mangaluru, November 25: Revenue Minister R V Deshpande said that issues related to Revenue department like conversion, 94C, single site and others in the district would be solved shortly.
Speaking to reporters at the Circuit House here on Sunday, the Minister said that there were several problems related to the Revenue department in the district. He held discussions with the officials and a meeting was convened today. But due to the demise of Ambareesh, the meeting was postponed. Shortly, another meeting would be conducted to find solutions, he added.
Following the demise of Ambareesh, all government programmes were postponed. So, the inauguration of Moodbidri and Kadaba taluks was postponed. Bantwala Indira Canteen inauguration and other programmes of the department were also postponed, he said.
District Minister UT Khader, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel and others were present at the press conference.
Ambareesh death condoled
►I have lost my friend. He was famous not only in Karnataka, but in the country and abroad. After Rajkumar, he was the pillar of the Kannada film industry. His death is a great loss to the film industry. Being the Housing Minister, he has done good works. He has concerns over the poor and people. The state has lost a great personality, friendly person. – RV Deshpande
►Ambareesh was a bridge between the government, artistes and film industry. Now, that bridge was collapsed due to which, both the film fraternity and the government have incurred a great loss. He was pained with the demise of the leader. – UT Khader
Ambareesh was a great actor and politician. He was the Bheeshma of the Kannada film industry and his words were final for the film industry. He has brought good name to the film industry. He has done good works as the minister. Now, both the politics and film industry have lost a good person. We have lost a great personality.- Nalin Kumar Kateel
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Draft voter list for Dakshina Kannada released: 51,815 new voters, 22,948 names deleted
Mangaluru: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the release of the draft voter list for Dakshina Kannada district as part of its 2025 voter list revision schedule. The draft, published on October 29, includes 51,815 new voters added and 22,948 names removed from the district’s list. A total of 28,827 corrections have also been made, according to officials.
The revision schedule allows citizens to raise claims and objections from October 29 to November 28. Special registration campaigns are scheduled at polling booths on November 9, 10, 23, and 24 to assist new voters in the registration process. All claims and objections will be addressed by December 24.
Voter Statistics by Constituency
The draft list outlines the following voter numbers across key constituencies in the district:
- Belthangadi: 2,32,269 voters
- Moodbidre: 2,10,211 voters
- Mangalore City North: 2,56,112 voters
- Mangalore City South: 2,53,407 voters
- Mangalore: 2,09,955 voters
- Bantwala: 2,29,236 voters
- Puttur: 2,16,821 voters
- Sullia: 2,09,261 voters
In addition, 19,905 voters between the ages of 18 and 19 have registered, while 23,894 voters in the district are above the age of 85. The list also includes 14,268 specially-abled voters, 258 NRI voters, and 514 service voters.
Voter Registration Process
New voters who turned 18 by January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 of this year can apply for inclusion. Those eligible can register online through the Voter Helpline App (VHA) or on the ECI’s official website at [https://voters.eci.gov.in](https://voters.eci.gov.in). Applicants are required to submit proof of age, residence, and a passport-sized photograph.
Forms for Various Purposes
The ECI has issued specific forms to streamline the voter list update process:
- Form 6: For adding new voters and NRIs; can also be used to link Aadhaar to voter ID.
- Form 7: For deleting names from the list.
- Form 8: For updating address, personal details, and EPIC card information.
Residents can also visit polling booth officers, AC offices, and Tahsildar offices for assistance. Additional information can be accessed through [www.ecokarnataka.kar.nic.in](http://www.ecokarnataka.kar.nic.in), [https://voters.eci.gov.in](https://voters.eci.gov.in), and [www.dk.nic.in](http://www.dk.nic.in). Queries can also be directed to the ECI’s toll-free number 1950, as stated by the Dakshina Kannada District Commissioner’s office in the official release.
