Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 24 -- The countdown has begun for the announcement of the Lok Sabha election schedule in 2024, prompting senior officials in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts to initiate preparations.

The elections have been considered by major political parties as a litmus test of their influence, thereby heightening the risk of illicit activities aimed at securing victory. With the potential to influence voters through bribery and the distribution of various items disguised as campaign materials, efforts are underway to ensure impartial and transparent elections.

On Feb. 20, a meeting of senior police officials from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala border districts was convened at the conference hall of the Mudhumalai Tiger Res...