WELCOME TO ELECTION HABBA 2019

Summer of 2019 witnessed the much anticipated Indian General Elections and Karnataka voted for 28 seats in 2 phases. Bengaluru (Urban) voted for 3 Lok Sabha constituencies i.e. Bangalore North, Bangalore Central and Bangalore South and saw a tight contest between JDS and INC versus the BJP. Bangalore is known for its low voter turnout i.e. only 55.95% in the 2014 lok sabha elections. To enthuse the voters and create awareness about the Lok sabha elections and the candidates B.PAC launched Election Habba 2019, an election awareness campaign.

During Election Habba 2019, B.PAC initiated - One Million New Votes, Voter Awareness Initiatives, MPLAD Fund Utilization Study, Know Your Candidate, My Vote Is Not For Sale, Citizens Meet Candidates, Candidate Endorsement and Vote Bengaluru to create awareness about elections and enthuse voters.

One Million New Votes

OMNV or One Million New Votes is a B.PAC initiated campaign aimed at encouraging new voters into the electoral rolls who have not yet been registered. Voter registration drives are conducted across the city making it easier for the potential voter to get their name enlisted.

Voter Awareness Initiative

B.PAC has decided to aid in spreading awareness about voting. The Voter Awareness Initiative was born out of this need to promote and educate the citizens on everything regarding voting. Workshops, talks, parades & marches were some of the activities conducted under this campaign.

MPLAD Fund Utilization Study

The members of the Parliament Local Area Development Division are entrusted with the responsibility of the implementation of MPLADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme). Under this scheme, each MP has the option to suggest to the DC (District Collector) regarding development works to be taken up in his/her constituency to the tune of INR 5 crore per annum.

Know Your Candidate

An initiative intended to create awareness among the citizens about the candidates across national parties, state parties and independents, who are contesting in the Lok Sabha Elections 2019 from their respective constituencies in the city of Bengaluru.

My Vote Is Not For Sale

‘My Vote Is Not For Sale’ campaign arose out of a need to educate and better equip citizens to make informed decisions and turn down any voting related solicitations. We aim to spread the message of a clean & fair elections this year.

Citizens Meet Candidates

B.PAC in association with Deccan Herald, Prajavani and TV5 Kannada conducted "Citizens Meet Candidates" initiative where contesting candidates were invited to have a discussion with the stakeholders of their respective constituencies in order to establish maximum transparency and communication.

CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENT

In 2019 Lok Sabha elections there are 78 candidates contesting in 3 Bengaluru city Parliamentary Constituencies including 2 incumbent MPs. From amongst this onerous list we have identified SIX candidates for endorsement.

Vote Bengaluru

VoteBengaluru is the final and the most important part of the entire Election Habba 2019 campaign. At this point of the campaign we remind Bengalureans their duty as responsible citizens and motivate them to vote without fail on the 18th of April.