Citizens' group's #VoteWisely program helping voters make informed decision ahead of Karnataka polls
Bengaluru: As the crucial assembly polls in Karnataka approach, a citizens' group has taken the initiative to raise voter awareness with their #VoteWisely program. The group has distributed pamphlets with various headlines related to current issues affecting the government, such as the 'rise' in crimes against women and the seizure of Rs 8 crore from the home of BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa's son.
The crowd-funded initiative's pamphlets also feature a QR code that leads to their website. The website has an interface of an EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) where people can click on different sections such as Corruption, Education, Agriculture, Economy, Healthcare, Law and Order, and Environment. By clicking on each of these sections, visitors can read news articles about the government's performance in those particular fields.
The #VoteWisely program aims to educate voters on important issues and encourage them to make informed decisions while voting. The citizens' group hopes to empower the people to choose the right candidate who can bring positive changes in their lives.
The program comes at a time when political parties are engaging in intense campaigning, promising various initiatives and policies to woo voters. With the election just around the corner, such initiatives play an important role in raising awareness and educating voters on important issues.
The citizens' group's effort has been praised by many, as they believe it will help in promoting transparency and accountability among political parties. The initiative has also been successful in creating a buzz on social media, with people sharing pamphlets and QR codes on various platforms.
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RR beat RCB by six wickets in IPL
Guwahati (PTI): Blistering fifties by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match here on Friday.
Sent in to bat, RCB rode on a fighting half-century by skipper Rajat Patidar (63) to post 201 for 8.
Virat Kohli (32), Romario Shepherd (22) and Venkatesh Iyer (29) also chipped in with useful contributions.
In reply, Sooryavanshi (78 off 26 balls) and Dhruv Jurel (81 not out off 43 balls) shared a 37-ball 108-run partnership for the second wicket to set the platform. Krunal Pandya (2/30) tried to bring them back with back-to-back wickets.
But Jurel, in the company of Ravindra Jadeja (24), completed the task with another 68-run stand, with two overs to spare.
For RR, Jofra Archer (2/33), Ravi Bishnoi (2/32) and Brijesh Sharma (2/37) took two wickets.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 201 for 8 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 63; Jofra Archer 2/33, Ravi Bishnoi 2/32, Brijesh Sharma 2/37).
Rajasthan Royals: 202 for 4 in 18 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 78, Dhruv Jurel 80 not out; Krunal Pandya 2/30, Josh Hazlewood 2/44).
