By-elections: Former PM Deve Gowda to campaign from Oct 28
Bengaluru, October 27: Former prime minister and JDS supremo H.D Deve Gowda who will return from abroad on October 28, will campaign in favour of Congress-JDS candidate Anitha Kumaraswamy in Ramanagar constituency.
He would campaign in favour of Congress-JDS Ballari Lok Sabha constituency candidate V.S Ugrappa at Kudligi on October 29 and he would be accompanied by Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
On the same day evening, Deve Gowda, Mallikarjuna Kharge and Siddaramaiah would address the mega rally of Congress-JDS workers at Ballari. He would stay in Ballari.
On October 30, he would participate in an election rally in Shivamogga Lok Sabha constituency in favour of candidate Madhu Bangarappa. In the evening, he would participate in the Congress-JDS workers convention.
Along with him, CM H.D Kumaraswamy, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and senior leader Kagodu Thimmappa would address the party workers.
On October 31, he would participate in the campaigning at Ramanagar constituency in favour of Anitha Kumaraswamy. Along with him, Congress and JDS local leaders would participate, according to a press release.
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CEC orders immediate arrest of those involved in post-poll violence in Bengal: Official
Kolkata (PTI): Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the authorities concerned to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence and vandalism in West Bengal, an official said on Wednesday.
The Election Commission's directive came after two persons were killed in alleged incidents of post-poll violence in the state on Tuesday, besides scores of party offices being ransacked.
The CEC issued instructions to the West Bengal chief secretary, director general of police, Kolkata police commissioner and directors general of central armed police forces, along with all district magistrates, superintendents of police and other officials, to maintain continuous patrolling in sensitive areas, he said.
"Those responsible for inciting violence and carrying out acts of vandalism must be arrested immediately," the official said, quoting the CEC's instruction.
The chief election commissioner also stressed the need for swift and firm enforcement of the law, he added.
This directive came amid concerns over law and order in parts of the state, with the Election Commission closely monitoring the situation, he added.
"We have been asked to remain on high alert and ensure that any attempt to disturb peace is dealt with firmly," a senior police officer said.
The state authorities have intensified vigil across districts, with coordinated efforts between the police and central forces to prevent any untoward incident, he added.
The assembly elections were held in West Bengal in two phases - April 23 and 29. The counting of votes took place on May 4.
The BJP sealed a landslide victory with 207 seats in the 294-member assembly, ending the TMC's uninterrupted 15-year rule in the state.
