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Karnataka Cabinet Approves Conducting Local Body Elections via Ballot Papers
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 11:38 AM
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The Karnataka cabinet has decided to conduct local body elections using ballot papers, a move that will streamline the voting process across the state.
The Karnataka cabinet has approved the use of ballot papers for upcoming local body elections, a decision aimed at simplifying the voting process.
The move comes as part of the state’s efforts to modernize electoral procedures and ensure greater transparency.
Officials said the new system will reduce logistical challenges and improve voter accessibility.
The cabinet’s decision was announced in a meeting held in Bengaluru, with the Election Commission expected to oversee implementation.
The change is expected to take effect in the next scheduled local elections across Karnataka.
The move comes as part of the state’s efforts to modernize electoral procedures and ensure greater transparency.
Officials said the new system will reduce logistical challenges and improve voter accessibility.
The cabinet’s decision was announced in a meeting held in Bengaluru, with the Election Commission expected to oversee implementation.
The change is expected to take effect in the next scheduled local elections across Karnataka.