After the Election Commission raised concerns about voter apathy in Karnataka, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has taken a lot of interesting initiatives to increase voter participation in the state assembly elections. From implementing voter awareness programmes through street plays, bike rides, and walkathons to having electoral literacy clubs on Swiggy, the outreach programmes have caught the eyes of the people of Karnataka, The Hindu reported.
Karnataka’s Mandya district will also bar entry to tourist places for eligible voters who have not cast their votes, The News Minute reported.
However, in a unique announcement to urge citizens to come out and vote, the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) announced that the state-run Mayura Hotels in Karnataka will offer a 50 percent discount for those who vote on 10 May.