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Karnataka to seek holding of local polls with ballot paper

IndiaTimes Friday, 5 September 2025 ()
The Karnataka cabinet has decided to recommend the State Election Commission to conduct upcoming panchayat and urban local body elections using ballot papers instead of EVMs, citing erosion of public confidence. This decision aligns with the Congress party's nationwide campaign against alleged 'vote theft'.
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