Karnataka Congress plans to start its own media platform: Report
Bengaluru: In a strategic move to better communicate its policies and enhance its public image, the Karnataka Congress is reportedly planning to start its own media platform. This initiative may include the introduction of a dedicated newspaper to disseminate information about the party and its government.
The Karnataka Congress is preparing to start its own YouTube channel, with initial meetings already underway and a dedicated studio set up at their office, according to a report in Deccan Herald. Karnataka Congress working president G.C. Chandrashekhar told the news outlet that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is projecting that the Congress did not do anything for five decades. He accused the saffron party of distorting history. “Also, party decisions don’t reach the ground sometimes. For all these reasons, we want to start a YouTube channel,” he added. Chandrashekhar highlighted that this move is also aimed at improving the image of the Karnataka Congress.
There is a sentiment within the Grand Old Party that the mainstream media is not providing adequate support, and this dissatisfaction has prompted the party to consider establishing its own media platform, according to one leader, as reported by DH.
Chandrashekhar further revealed that the party plans to start a newspaper in the second phase of their media expansion, although it is not yet finalised. He noted that they are studying the approach of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, which apparently operates its own newspaper called Jago Bangla. Chandrashekhar pointed out that they are researching on how the TMC sustains the publication and whether it is well-received by people and party workers.
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Sanjay Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls
Mumbai, Nov 25: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers, claiming there were irregularities with the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Talking to reporters, Raut alleged several complaints about EVMs malfunctioning and questioned the integrity of the recently held elections.
The BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly elections, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi managed 46 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) winning just 20 out of 95 seats it contested.
"We have received nearly 450 complaints regarding EVMs. Despite raising objections repeatedly, no action has been taken on these issues. How can we say these elections were conducted fairly? Hence, I demand that the results be set aside and elections be held again using ballot papers," Raut said.
Citing some instances, he said a candidate in Nashik reportedly received only four votes despite having 65 votes from his family, while in Dombivli, discrepancies were found in EVM tallies, and election officials refused to acknowledge the objections.
The Sena (UBT) leader also questioned the credibility of the landslide victories of some candidates, saying, "What revolutionary work have they done to receive more than 1.5 lakh votes? Even leaders who recently switched parties have become MLAs. This raises suspicions. For the first time, a senior leader like Sharad Pawar has expressed doubts about EVMs, which cannot be ignored."
Asked about the MVA's poor performance in the elections, Raut rejected the idea of blaming a single individual.
"We fought as a united MVA. Even a leader like Sharad Pawar, who commands immense respect in Maharashtra, faced defeat. This shows that we need to analyse the reasons behind the failure. One of the reasons is EVM irregularities and the misuse of the system, unconstitutional practices, and even judicial decisions left unresolved by Justice Chandrachud," he said.
Raut stressed that though internal differences might have existed within the MVA, the failure was collective.
He also accused the Mahayuti of conducting the elections in an unfair manner.
"I cannot call the elections fair given the numerous reports of discrepancies in EVMs, mismatched numbers, and vote irregularities across the state," Raut said.
