Due to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) being in force for the Lok Sabha elections, the MCD needs permission to hold the election from the Election Commission of India (ECI) and L-G VK Saxena, who will appoint a presiding officer for the polls
Amid the delay, the Akhil Gujarat State School Management Mahamandal on Monday demanded a quick decision. The association of schools has expressed concern that the delay in meeting will have a bearing on the results.
The state unit of BJP in Karnataka has demanded strict action against Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, for allegedly making an inflammatory statement. The BJP accused Yathindra of creating hatred between religions and making false claims to turn the public against the saffron party. They cited a statement where Yathindra allegedly claimed that if BJP comes to power, Hindu women will lose their mangalsutra, all mothers will lose their husbands, and women of all religions will lose their husbands and children.