Over 90,000 graduates eligible to vote in Karnataka West constituency

The Election Commission of India has formally registered 90,460 graduates as eligible voters in Karnataka West Graduates' Constituency, setting the stage for electoral participation in this unique constituency that represents the state's educated demographic.

The voter registration was completed following the announcement of the election schedule on September 22, when the Commission also enforced the Model Code of Conduct across all political parties and candidates contesting the polls. The code of conduct imposes strict guidelines on campaign activities, spending, and media coverage to ensure fair and transparent elections.

Graduates' constituencies, a distinctive feature of India's electoral system, allow degree-holding citizens to vote in designated constituencies separate from their residential areas. Karnataka West is one of the few such constituencies that specifically reserves voting rights for this educated segment of the population.

The registration of over 90,000 voters indicates substantial participation potential in the constituency. Election officials are now preparing for the polling process, with the Model Code of Conduct remaining in effect until the completion of the electoral process to maintain the integrity of the election.