Siddaramaiah thanks seven crore Kanndigas as he completes one year in office
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed gratitude to the seven crore Kannadigas as the state government completed its first year in office. Reflecting on the trust bestowed upon the Congress party by the electorate, Siddaramaiah commended the wisdom of voters in providing a clear majority, ensuring stability and progress.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Siddaramaiah acknowledged the challenges inherited upon assuming office, including tackling corruption and communalism. Despite these hurdles, he affirmed the government's commitment to fulfilling its promises, particularly the implementation of five key guarantees.
Siddaramaiah also emphasized the administration's broader vision for development, aiming to surpass mere guarantees and foster a state that is prosperous and self-sufficient. Criticizing opposition parties for resorting to divisive tactics, he urged cooperation from the citizens in maintaining Karnataka's unity and peace.
As the state government marks its one-year milestone, Siddaramaiah reassured citizens of his commitment to comprehensive development, urging them to trust in the government's efforts for the betterment of all communities.
ನಮ್ಮ ಸರ್ಕಾರವನ್ನು ಒಂದು ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಕಾಲ ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿ ಮುನ್ನಡೆಸಿದ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಏಳು ಕೋಟಿ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರಿಗೆ ತುಂಬು ಹೃದಯದ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು. ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಪಕ್ಷದ ಮೇಲೆ ವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಇಟ್ಟು ಅಭದ್ರತೆಯ ಆತಂಕ ಇರಲೇಬಾರದೆಂದು ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟವಾದ ಬಹುಮತವನ್ನು ಕೊಟ್ಟು ಸರ್ಕಾರ ರಚನೆಗೆ ಅವಕಾಶ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದು ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಮತದಾರರ ಪ್ರಜ್ಞಾವಂತಿಕೆ.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 20, 2024
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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.
