Preparations for Udupi-Chikmagalur bypoll begins

February 22, 2012

Udupi / Ckm, February 22 Preparations for the Udupi-Chikmagalur parliamentary constituency byelection has kicked off with both district administrations communicating each other ahead of issuing poll notification.

The parliamentary constituency comprises eight assembly segments -Udupi, Karkala, Kundapur and Kaup in Udupi district and Sringeri, Mudigere, Chikmagalur and Tarikere in Chikmagalur district.

There are nearly 1,510 polling booths in the constituency and additional 10 to 15 auxiliary booth centers might be set up depending on the need.

According to the Election Commission norms the number of voters for one polling booth should not exceed 1,300. There as many as 12,45,256 voters in the constituency of which, there are as many as 6,26,876 voters in Udupi district and 6,18,390 voters in Chikmagalur district.

The number of voters may increase as applications for epic card is accepted for the purpose of poll till February 23 and the electoral list will be uploaded on February 29.

Udupi Deputy Commissioner Dr M T Reju on Tuesday told media persons that the notification for the election will be issued on Wednesday. The last date for filing nominations is February 29. The model code of conduct is already in force. The scrutiny of the nominations will be done on March 1 and the last date for the withdrawal of candidatures is on March 3. The counting will be held on March 21, he added.

Dr Reju, who is also the returning officer, said that the nomination will be accepted at the Udupi DC's office.

A meeting of district-level officials including sectoral magistrates and nodal officers is held to discuss the poll preparations, he added.

As many as 99.66 per cent of epic cards with photo is made available to the voters in Udupi district and in Chikmagalur it is 95.89 percentage. There seems to be no complications in the electoral list. However, substitutes like driving license and other proofs recommended by Election Commission can be produced in the absence of epic card. There is enough number of EVMs in the constituency.

As many as 7,500 officials and 1,500 police personnel will be deployed for the election purpose.

The campaign will end on March 16, he informed.

Superintendent of Police Dr Boralingaiah M B informed that during last Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha polls, there were 1,593 polling booths, of which 573 were normal, 559 are sensitive and 261 are hyper sensitive. However, the list of booths will be available only after the revised list of auxiliary polling booths is finalised, he added.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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