KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
The BJP’s Uttarakhand social media handles are releasing AI-generated videos featuring senior Congress leaders as political campaigning intensifies before the next assembly elections. The short clips use reality-show visuals, music and exaggerated drama to portray internal conflict, while Congress has accused the ruling party of avoiding issues such as corruption and crime.
Nainital
BJP Uttarakhand in-charge Ram Madhav visited Kashipur and Haldwani on Sunday and held separate meetings with presidents of the party’s 8 Kumaon organisational districts. The discussions focused on organisational activity, public sentiment toward the state government, local challenges and possible election candidates, according to people familiar with the meetings.
Champawat
Champawat district has completed the First Level Checking of EVMs and VVPAT machines for the upcoming Assembly elections. The exercise was conducted in the presence of political party representatives under Election Commission guidelines. District Magistrate Manish Kumar said the machines are ready and have been secured in the warehouse strong room.
Nainital
Nainital district’s revised electoral roll shows a decline in voters across all 6 Assembly constituencies compared with 2022. Haldwani recorded the largest reduction at 31,300 names, while Nainital saw 17,612 fewer entries. Eligible citizens whose names are missing can apply again through Form 6 after verification by the Booth Level Officer.
Almora
A special revision has reduced Almora’s draft electoral roll by 55,485 names across its 6 Assembly constituencies. Officials received 6,604 applications after publication of the draft, and around 5 to 6 thousand names were subsequently restored, leaving the overall decline at about 50,000. The final roll will clarify the revised electorate.
