EVMs can be hacked, we have seen its examples : Karnataka Dy.CM Dr. G Parameshwara
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G Parameshwara on Monday added that the pro-BJP exit polls looks have been designed as per the orders of BJP but in reality it be the BJP who will lose.
Speaking to reporter at Sadashiv Nagar office the senior Congress leader said “By claiming that the party will get 300-400 seats in the exit polls, the BJP is solacing itself. But in reality it is the UPA government who will form the government. Even our leaders in Delhi are of the same opinion. Can you believe that BJP will win 18 seats in Karnataka?” He questioned.
“The exit polls this time are completely wrong. Especially that of Karnataka state. The JD(S) and Congress will get more seats than what is being projected in the exit polls, there is absolutely no doubt about it” he added while expressing dissent over the use of EVM machines.
“We don’t want EVM machines, the elections should be conducted through ballot papers. We requested the same to the Election Commission but it did not help. We have seen examples of EVMs being hacked and manipulated and there is no doubt about it” he said.
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No more street vending on B’luru’s main roads, as govt plans to bring new policy for street hawkers
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said that the state government has decided to formulate a new policy for footpaths in Bengaluru, under which street vending will not be allowed on main roads and sub-main roads.
Addressing the media after a budget preparation meeting and executive meeting of GBA corporations at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar said discussions were held with MLAs from the GBA region regarding the corporations’ budgets and key civic issues.
Leader of Opposition R. Ashok also participated in the meeting and shared his views. Officials from multiple departments, including police, BESCOM, BMRCL, BWSSB and BDA, along with ministers and legislators, were present.
He stated that all five municipalities have prepared their individual budgets, while MLAs have submitted their demands, including calls for ward-wise grants.
“We have decided to bring a new policy for footpaths. Citizens are struggling to walk as footpaths are encroached upon by street vendors,” Shivakumar said.
Highlighting the need to balance livelihoods and public convenience, he added that “a separate space will be provided for street vendors, and specific roads will be designated for their business,” ensuring that pedestrians can use footpaths without obstruction. He noted that there was unanimous agreement among MLAs on this approach.
Issuing a warning to vendors, Shivakumar said that authorities will act against those violating the rules. “If vendors operate during the day and leave their carts on the roadside at night, authorities will clear them. People should be aware of this,” he said.
Providing data on street vendors, he said that around 60,000 vendors have registered so far, of which 30,000 have applied for vehicles, and a tender has already been floated.
“Only those with street vendor identity cards will be allowed to do business. Those without ID cards will not be permitted to operate on the streets,” he added.
