Karnataka's Shivakumar seeks paid leave for Kerala workers to vote in local polls

• Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar appealed to employers to grant paid leave to Kerala workers.
• The leave is for Kerala workers to vote in their state's local body elections on December 9 and 11.
• Shivakumar urged companies, institutions, and businesses to provide a minimum of three days' paid leave.
• This initiative aims to allow Kerala-origin workers in Karnataka to exercise their democratic right without financial loss.

Why It Matters: It ensures migrant workers can exercise their democratic right to vote.