Bengaluru, May 09 (Karnataka Information):
The term of office of 06 members of the Karnataka Legislative Council from 03 Graduates' and 03 Teachers' Constituencies is expiring on 21 June, 2024 due to retirement of the sitting members of Karnataka North – East Graduates Dr. Chandrashekhar B. Patil, Karnataka South-West Graduates Aayanuru Manjunatha (Vacant w.e.f. 19.04.2023), Bangalore Graduates A. Devegowda, Karnataka South-East Teachers Dr. Y.A. Narayanaswamy (Y.A.N), Karnataka South-West Teachers S.L. Bhoje Gowda and Karnataka South Teachers Marithibbe Gowda (Vacant w.e.f. 21.03.2024).
The Commission has decided to conduct biennial election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from 03 Graduates and 03 Teachers Constituencies in accordance.
Issue of Notification is on 09th May, 2024 (Thursday), Last Date of making nominations is on 16th May, 2024 (Thursday), Scrutiny of nominations is on 17th May, 2024 (Friday), Last date for withdrawal of candidatures is on 20th May, 2024 (Monday), Date of Polling is on 03rd June, 2024 (Monday), Hours of Poll is 08:00 am-04:00 pm, Counting of Votes is on 06th June, 2024 (Thursday) and Date before which election shall be completed 12th June, 2024 (Wednesday).
The Model Code of Conduct concerning the said election will come into force with immediate effect in the concerned Constituencies. Please see the details on Commission's website under the link: https://old.eci.gov.in/files/ file/4070-biennial-bye- elections-to-the-legislative- councils-from-council- constituencies-by-graduates% E2% 80%99-and-teachers%E2%80%99- and-local-authorities%E2%80% 99-constituencies- %E2%80%93-mcc-instructions-% E2%80%93-regarding/
Broad Guidelines of Covid-19 issued by ECI, available at link https://www.eci.gov.in/ ecibackend/public/api/ download?url=LMAhAK6sOPBp% 2FNFF0IR/ XbEB1EVSLT41NNLRJYNIIP1KivrUxb fqkDatmHy12e% 2FzVx8fLfn2ReU7TfrqYobglg5mD1w F55% 2FZXPhOgD4VIKIMSPL0N5FWF1V0H8o PTnXgDsP9B2ialCrQLo%2FnA% 2Fc2NHjnhNMwmCRY5P% 2FYdSwGcQIfcDqNyNaupRk6WhpbTHK 1 to be followed, wherever applicable, during entire election process by all persons.