Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Authorities in Bengaluru have announced stringent measures to maintain law and order situation in the capital city of Karnataka during phase 2 polling for the Lok Sabha elections on April 26. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) will be enforced from 6 pm on April 24 until midnight on April 26.
Under this, public meetings, rallies, gathering of more than five people, burning of effigies, possession of lethal weapons, provocative speeches, and publicly raising political slogans will be strictly prohibited in Bengaluru from April 24 to April 26.
During this time, no one will be allowed to campaign or use banners or placards within a 100-meter radius of the polling booths. As per Deccan Herald reports, the order also forbids carrying cell phones, cordless phones, and other electronic devices inside the same 100-meter radius, except officials and staff who have the District Election Officer’s (DEO) approval.
Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda issued the order stating that law and order must not be compromised during weddings or other permitted processions. It further stipulated that the model code of conduct must be upheld and funeral processions are exceptions.
Meanwhile, alcohol sale will also be prohibited in Bengaluru from 12 am on June 3 to 12 am on June 4, coinciding with the counting of votes. The order stated that alcohol sale will not be allowed in stores, pubs, lodging facilities, dining establishments, or taverns. Hotels and restaurants will be allowed to food and non-alcoholic drinks.
Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions located in the voting districts will also remain closed to ensure smooth voting process in Karnataka. The Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to take place in two phases in Karnataka, that is April 26 (Phase 2) and May 7 (Phase 3).
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Published: 18 Apr 2024, 10:08 AM IST