The Times of India 19.03.2013
Ward bypoll on April 7
BANGALORE: A by-election to the BBMP council will be held from A Narayanapura (Ward No 56), near K R Puram on April 7. The bypoll was necessitated by the disqualification of the sitting A Narayanpuracorporator S S Prasad of BJP.
He allegedly submitted false caste certificate to become eligible to
contest from the ward which was reserved for candidates from BC (A)
category. The defeated Congress candidate challenged Prasad’s election, alleging that he had filed a false caste certificate. The state election commission (SEC) disqualified Prasad.
He allegedly submitted false caste certificate to become eligible to
contest from the ward which was reserved for candidates from BC (A)
category. The defeated Congress candidate challenged Prasad’s election, alleging that he had filed a false caste certificate. The state election commission (SEC) disqualified Prasad.
On Monday, the SEC announced the calendar of events for elections. The
model code of conduct will be in place from March 20 to April 10. March
27 will be the last date to file nominations and March 30 to withdraw
nominations. Counting will take place on April 10.
Ironically,
Prasad, who was disqualified for allegedly producing a false caste
certificate, was himself the chairperson of the standing committee on
appeals and social justice.
