1. The Rajya Sabha elections for four seats from Karnataka, part of a total of 56 seats for which elections are being held across India today, has raised curiosity with the entry of a fifth candidate in fray. Of the four, the ruling Congress is expected to win three and BJP-JDS alliance one comfortably. But a second candidate from the alliance, multi-millionaire businessman Kupendra Reddy, has given rise to fears of cross-voting. Results of the elections will be announced by evening.
2. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, is hosting its 26th annual convocation for conferring degrees on the graduands of Health Sciences. Dr. B.N. Gangadhar, Chairman, National Medical Commission, New Delhi, will be the chief guest and will deliver the convocation address. Dr. Sharan Prakash R. Patil, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, and pro-Chancellor of the University, and Governor and Chancellor of the University Thaawarchand Gehlot will attend the programme at NIMHANS Convention Centre at 11.45 a.m.
3. Karnataka Government Employees’ Association is holding the State Government Employees’ Conference today. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the conference and felicitate employees. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to participate in the programme at Krishna Vihar, Gate No. 1, Palace Ground, near Mehkri Circle, at 11 a.m.
