A teacher who is now constructing his house with a LIC loan in SIRA lamented over the price of cement & steel. A Self-Help Group by name Sree Durgambika from Jagalur wants interest free loan for its group, if not full subsidy of Rs.25,000/- per group.
For the first time in the history of Assembly Poll in Karnataka, a sizeable population expects some kind of law and order problem in few areas. According to few, the BJP and Congress leaders are out to capture power by all means. This is bound to create problems at the micro level! Nevertheless, most feel happy about the Election Commission%u2019s Code of Conduct, especially the banning of meetings beyond 10.00 p.m. They also would like small / big rallies, and burning of the effigies of rival parties to be banned in the State. Party Preference for voting %u2013 %uF0EA Whom are you likely to vote for ? 76% only have come out with their clear answers. Out of this, 31% preferred Congress, followed by the BJP - 29%, JD(S) 13%, the BSP 3% and others %u2013 24%. From the preferences indicated, the Congress seem to have slight edge over BJP. CONGRESS seems to have been liked by more women in comparison to women%u2019s preference to BJP.
The investigators had also enquired the voters as to whom they voted last time and only 58% responded to this. Out of 75 who had earlier voted to JD(S) have now shifted their preference. Out of this oscillating voters, Congress got 46%, 42% by the BJP and balance - others. This would mean that those who deserted JD
