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Karnataka survey finds 91% trust election fairness, BJP targets Congress

A Karnataka government agency survey showing strong public trust in elections and EVMs has sparked a political clash, with the BJP citing the findings to counter Congress and Rahul Gandhi’s vote theft allegations.

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A survey conducted by a Karnataka government agency has found that a large majority of people in the state believe elections in India are conducted freely and fairly, with strong confidence in the accuracy of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The findings have given the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fresh ammunition to attack the ruling Congress, particularly amid Rahul Gandhi’s ongoing campaign alleging electoral manipulation.

The study, carried out by the Karnataka Monitoring and Evaluation Authority, reported that 91.31% of respondents agreed that elections in India are free and fair. The findings come at a time when Rahul Gandhi has been alleging “vote theft” and questioning the role of the Election Commission, with Karnataka’s Kalaburagi region featuring prominently in his campaign narrative.

Reacting to the survey, senior BJP leader R Ashoka said the findings exposed what he described as the Congress party’s political insecurity. In a post on social media, he said citizens had shown confidence in the electoral system while the Congress continued to cast doubts on democratic institutions.

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also cited the survey to counter Rahul Gandhi’s allegations, saying the Congress leader’s claims had been contradicted by a study conducted under a Congress-led government in Karnataka. He added that several Congress leaders and allies had earlier distanced themselves from the allegations of vote manipulation, attributing electoral losses to internal party issues instead.

Survey shows strongest confidence in Kalaburagi

According to the report, the survey covered 5,100 respondents across 102 assembly constituencies in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Kalaburagi and Mysuru divisions.

Public confidence was strongest in the Kalaburagi division, where over 94% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that elections were conducted fairly. Belagavi and Mysuru divisions also recorded high levels of trust in the electoral process, reflecting broad public acceptance of the system across regions.

The findings are part of a study titled Lok Sabha elections 2024 – Evaluation of endline survey of knowledge, attitude and practice of citizens.

Background to the political row

In September, Rahul Gandhi had accused the Election Commission of facilitating large-scale deletion of Opposition supporters from voter lists ahead of the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections. The allegations followed claims by Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge, who said there was evidence of attempts to remove voters’ names and wrote to the state’s Chief Electoral Officer seeking action.

The Congress has maintained that voter list irregularities affected the electoral process, while the BJP has repeatedly rejected the charge, arguing that the survey findings reflect public trust in India’s democratic institutions.

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Pawan Khera appears before Assam Crime Branch in passport controversy case

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Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before the Assam Crime Branch in Guwahati on Wednesday in connection with the ongoing passport controversy case linked to Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.

The investigation began after allegations were made by Congress leaders claiming that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma possessed multiple passports and had overseas business interests. Following the remarks, an FIR was filed and Assam Police initiated a probe into the matter.

Khera arrived in Guwahati after being directed to cooperate with the investigation. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court had granted him anticipatory bail while asking him to participate in the probe whenever summoned by the authorities.

The controversy has triggered sharp political exchanges between the Congress and the BJP in Assam over the past several weeks. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had strongly denied the allegations made against his wife and warned of legal action.

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CBSE Class 12 result 2026 declared: 85.20% students pass, direct link and official websites to check scorecard

CBSE has declared the Class 12 result 2026 with an overall pass percentage of 85.20%. Students can check results online using official websites and apps.

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially declared the Class 12 board examination results for 2026. This year, the overall pass percentage stands at 85.20%, marking a key academic milestone for lakhs of students across India.

Students who appeared for the examination can now check and download their scorecards from the official CBSE result portals and other designated platforms.

Official websites to check CBSE Class 12 result 2026

Candidates can access their results through the following official websites:

  • cbseresults.nic.in
  • results.cbse.nic.in
  • cbse.gov.in
  • cbse.nic.in

Apart from these websites, students can also use DigiLocker and the UMANG app to download their digital marksheets.

How to download CBSE Class 12 scorecard

To view and download the result, students need to:

  1. Visit the official CBSE result website
  2. Click on the “Class 12 Result 2026” link
  3. Enter roll number, school number, and admit card ID
  4. Submit details to view scorecard
  5. Download and save the marksheet for future use

Digital marksheet availability

CBSE has also made digital marksheets available through DigiLocker, allowing students to securely access their academic documents online. These digital records can be used for admission and verification purposes.

Key highlight of CBSE result 2026

  • Overall pass percentage: 85.20%
  • Result released for Class 12 board exams 2026
  • Multiple online platforms activated for result access

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Vijay removes astrologer from OSD post after political backlash

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has withdrawn the appointment of his astrologer as Officer on Special Duty following widespread political backlash.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has removed his astrologer from the post of Officer on Special Duty (OSD) following strong political criticism over the controversial appointment.

The move comes just days after Vijay appointed his astrologer, Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, to a key position in the Chief Minister’s Office. The decision had triggered immediate backlash from political allies and opposition leaders, who questioned the relevance and appropriateness of appointing an astrologer to an official government post.

According to the report, the appointment drew criticism over concerns related to governance practices and the role of non-administrative figures in official decision-making. Several leaders argued that such a move could send the wrong message in a constitutional framework that emphasizes scientific temper in public administration.

Facing mounting pressure, Vijay has now decided to withdraw the appointment, marking a quick reversal in a politically sensitive matter that had already sparked debate across Tamil Nadu’s political circles.

The astrologer, who was previously seen as a close aide and had reportedly predicted Vijay’s electoral success, had been made OSD shortly after the formation of the government. However, the decision quickly became a point of controversy, forcing the administration to reconsider.

The development highlights the growing scrutiny around key appointments made by the new government and the political challenges facing Vijay in his early tenure as Chief Minister.

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