Category: Beyond Voting

New BPL Card Procedure Documents needed: Take original documents & 1 photo copy each of the following documents to the Photo Bio center( list below): Latest electricity bill A photo ID proof Address proof Income certificate Voter id cards with the current address work as photo id proof and address proof. Procedure: To apply for ration […]

What is Aadhaar? Aadhaar is a 12 digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on behalf of the Government of India. This number will serve as a proof of identity and address, anywhere in India. Aadhaar letter received via India Post and e-Aadhaar downloaded from UIDAI website are equally valid. […]

1 Introduction An RTI is a mechanism to get information from the Government on any issues you may have as a citizen. What you need to do Articulate the question clearly. This is where the key lies. Otherwise you may get vague responses. Identify the head of the department to address the RTI to 1.1 RTI Application […]

1 Introduction This article describes how to register to vote. The process involves using an online portal to register, submitting printed forms with supporting documents, and checking the status of the application online. This article also describes the Million Voter Rising initiative, supported by the Election Commission of India. Using the process, your community or a […]

Panchayat Level Issues Proper waste management in Panchayat areas. Absolutely no burning of garbage Sweeping and cleaning of SH35. Clearing plastic dumped on roadsides Complete ban and enforcement of ban on use of plastic bags by shops and establishments. This should include use of plastic packets for vegetables too Shops and establishments, irrespective of size […]

1 MLA Definition Voters of an electoral district (constituency) elect a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) as their representative to the State Legislature (Vidhan Sabha). 2 Duties of a member of legislative assembly Legislative powers: The main duty of the legislative assembly is to make laws for the state. Executive powers: The assembly has control over the State council […]

1 Whitefield Rising voting guidance What is Whitefield Rising’s guidance on WHO to Vote for? Party NOT a good criteria when voting for MLA. That’s for Lok Sabha. MLA abilities are much more important for local issues to be resolved. If you have a poor candidate from your favorite party, well you will be left with […]

A copy of this document was given to every candidate who stood for elections for MLA position from Mahadevapura in assembly elections, 2018 1 Mahadevapura asks of MLA candidates We have learnt over 5 years that the issues we face are not because our asks are not clear. After all you don’t need us to ask […]

Want to know HOW to Register and make your VOTE count? NEW VOTER OR TRANSFER VOTER – FORM 6 CORRECTION IN SPELLING/GENDER ETC. – FORM 8 MOVING WITHIN THE CONSTITUENCY to a different address– FORM 8A Go to www.nvsp.in FORM 6 – http://www.nvsp.in/Forms/Forms/form6?lang=en-GB  FORM 8 – http://www.nvsp.in/Forms/Forms/form8?lang=en-GB  FORM 8A – http://www.nvsp.in/Forms/Forms/form8a?lang=en-GB Registering on CEO KARNATAKA SITE (ALTERNATIVE METHOD) […]

Repository of Engagements with the Government MLA: Shri Arvind Limbavali Bangalore Development Minister: Mr KJ George ARO Joint Commissioner Health Inspector Tahsildar THE PAST Our summary of MLA connect – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-bpx4UYX5JNI_HG61LKlX4sEaBqhcx5nogoA5QlTyBw/edit?usp=sharing  What has worked in the last 5 years? Varthur Lake finally fenced – after 3 years of citizen struggle 4 acre public land fenced in […]