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- The Karnataka government, led by Deputy Chief Minister D.K.
- Shivakumar, has announced plans to hold village, taluk, and district panchayat elections by December.
- In a notable shift, the cabinet has amended the Panchayat Raj Act to allow for the use of physical ballot boxes instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
- To support the process, the cabinet has approved an expenditure of 151.31 crore rupees for the purchase of ballot boxes and the implementation of live webcasting during the polls.
What to watch next
- Execution of the panchayat election schedule before the end of December
- Logistics regarding the procurement of ballot boxes and setup of live webcasting
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