We should switch back to ballot papers to save democratic values of India: DK Women Congress Chief
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada District Congress’ Women Wing on Wednesday protested against the use of EVM Machines in the elections across the country and began a postal campaign by writing to President of India, expressing their dissent over EVM machines.
The protest was held outside post office on Balmatta Road on Wednesday morning here.
The protesters demanded that EVM machines should be withdrawn and ballot papers be used during elections. “EVM machines can be hacked and people’s votes can be manipulated. If we want to save the democratic values of India, we should switch back to ballot papers” DK District Congress’ Women Wing President Shalet Pinto said.
She further added that as a part of protest more than one lakh letters will be posted to President’s Office against the EVMs. The protesters also posted letters through Balmatta Post Office in the city to the President’s office today.
DK District Congress’ Women Wing Vice-President Bharati B M, Mangaluru Block Woman Congress President Shantala Gatti, former Corportars Jasintha Vijay, Sabita, Akhila Alva, Ratikala and Pramila Devadiga and others were present during the protest.
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Domestic help held for stealing employer's silver worth Rs 35 lakh in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A domestic worker has been arrested for allegedly stealing 12.5 kg of silver articles worth around Rs 35 lakh from the house of her employer here, police said on Friday.
Chaitra has been arrested by the Jeevan Bima Nagar Police Station.
She had been working for the past two-and-a-half years at the residence of a surgeon attached to a reputed hospital in the city, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh told reporters.
According to him, the woman is a native of Davangere and allegedly stole silver utensils and Pooja articles from the house in phases.
“The family had stored about 12.5 kg of silver utensils on the upper floor, which were meant to be used only during festivals."
“She allegedly took one item at a time, pledged it to raise money and spent the amount. To avoid suspicion, she continued to work in the same house,” they added.
A few days before Deepavali, the accused reportedly quit her job.
“When the family opened the bag containing the silver utensils as part of festival preparations, they found the items missing and approached the police,” the Commissioner said.
Based on the complaint, a case was registered and an investigation was launched.
“We questioned former employees and during Chaitra’s interrogation, the theft came to light. We have recovered 12.5 kg of silver articles worth approximately Rs 35 lakh from her possession,” he stated.
A case has been registered and further investigation is in progress.
According to police sources, she cited the need for money for her husband’s cancer treatment, police sources said.
