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Pedal to the Polls: Rapido Offers Free Rides for Hyderabad Voters

Rapido Pedals Hyderabad’s Voter Turnout with Free Rides to Polling Stations

In a move to boost voter participation, bike taxi service Rapido has announced free rides to over 2,600 polling stations across Hyderabad on the upcoming election day, November 30th.

“By facilitating free bike rides, we intend to encourage citizens to exercise their right to vote,” stated co-founder Pavan Guntupalli, urging residents to cast their ballots without worrying about transportation.

To avail of the complimentary rides, users simply need to enter the code VOTENOW within the Rapido app. This initiative reflects Rapido’s commitment to enhancing voter turnout, particularly among its predominantly young user base.

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The company noted a need to improve the urban Hyderabad narrative surrounding voter participation. The past three Assembly elections witnessed voter turnout ranging from 40-55% in the city’s 24 urban constituencies. In contrast, the state recorded a relatively higher turnout of 72-74%.

Rapido’s endeavor aims to bridge this gap by empowering citizens with convenient and accessible transportation to fulfill their civic duty. The company hopes this initiative will inspire a surge in voter turnout, ensuring that every voice is heard in shaping the city’s future.

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Telangana Governor Condemns Knife Attack on BRS Candidate

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Condemns Knife Attack on BRS Candidate Kotha Prabhakar Reddy

Siddipet, Telangana: Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has condemned the knife attack on BRS candidate Kotha Prabhakar Reddy in Siddipet district on October 30, 2023.

The Governor called the attack “dangerous to the democratic process” and directed the Director General of Police to take strict measures to investigate and ensure the security of contesting candidates and campaigners during the elections.

“Violence has no place in democracy,” Tamilisai said in a statement. I urge all political parties and their supporters to maintain a peaceful and secure environment for free and fair elections.

Tamilisai also wished Prabhakar Reddy a speedy recovery.

Governor Angry Over Attack

In a separate statement, Tamilisai expressed her anger over the attack.

I am shocked and angry to learn about the knife attack on BRS candidate Kotha Prabhakar Reddy,” Tamilisai said. “This is a cowardly act of violence that has no place in our democracy.”

Tamilisai said that she was “monitoring the situation closely” and that she would “take all necessary steps to ensure that the perpetrators of this crime are brought to justice.”

Police Investigation Underway

The police have launched an investigation into the attack on Prabhakar Reddy.

According to the police, Prabhakar Reddy was attacked by a group of unidentified men while he was campaigning in Siddipet district. He was stabbed in the chest and abdomen and was rushed to a hospital in Hyderabad.

The police have said that they are investigating all possible angles to the attack and that they will arrest the perpetrators soon.

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