ECI Appoints IAS Officer Vishal R As Observer For Karnataka West Graduates Poll

The election process for the 2026 biennial election to the Karnataka Legislative Council from the Karnataka West Graduates’ Constituency is under way, with Tuesday, October 6, scheduled as the last date for filing nominations.

The Election Commission of India has appointed IAS officer Vishal R. as the election observer for the poll.

Belagavi Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer for the constituency, K.M. Janaki, said the observer would oversee the electoral process and receive complaints or grievances related to the election.

Members of the public and stakeholders can bring election-related grievances to Dr. Vishal’s notice through email at vishalravi@rediffmail.com or vishal.r@nic.in.

They may also contact liaison officer Mohammad Khairur, General Manager (Administration and Human Resources Development), Corporate Office, Gopankoppa, Hubballi, on 9164055006.

The complaint channels are available as the nomination schedule moves towards its stated deadline.

The Karnataka West Graduates’ Constituency covers Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttara Kannada districts.

The observer’s responsibilities therefore include monitoring the election process across the constituency and receiving election-related grievances from the public and other stakeholders.

Source: The Hindu