April | 2013 | | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Governance

How B.PAC selected 14 MLA candidates

April 30, 2013 Navya P K

The BPAC endorsed MLA candidates are happy that they can reach out to educated middle class, especially the IT crowd.
The chosen 14 were selected based on public service record and background and capacity.

Governance

I’m not corrupt, claims A C Srinivas

April 30, 2013 Subramaniam Vincent

At a time when some observers believe that Aravind Limbavali, the sitting BJP MLA, is bound to win the Mahadevapura seat that comprises a massive area from Whitefield-Kadugodi to Sarjapur Road, A C Srinivas (Congress) is positioning himself as Mr Clean.

Governance

Govindraj Nagar: MLA’s assets go north, neighbourhood goes south

April 30, 2013 Basavanagouda Patil

Who are the candidates in Govindaraj Nagar? How has the MLA performed in last five years? What are the problems in the constituency?

Chickpet: Big scams; little improvement

April 30, 2013 Aruna C Shekhar

Who is contesting from Chickpet this time? What are the problems in the constituency? What did the incumbent MLA do to solve the problems?

Governance

Former ACP Abdul Azeem plans to decongest Bangalore

April 30, 2013 Aruna C Shekhar

Abdul Azeem is standing in Hebbal on a JDS ticket, and vows to ‘eradicate rowdyism’ in Hebbal.

Governance

Padmanabha Nagar: Problems plenty in bigwigs’ backyard

April 30, 2013 Sriram V

Who are the candidates for Padmanabha Nagar this time? How has the sitting MLa performed? What are the problems of the constituency?

Governance

Manifestos should be practical, says Chandrashekhar

April 30, 2013 Navya P K

Congress candidate for Basavanagudi speaks straight about governance issues and party policies. He suggests a futuristic course of action rather than brooding over the past.

Mahalakshmi Layout: Strong incumbent against ex-deputy Mayor

April 30, 2013 Priyanka Nadgir

14 candidates including sitting MLA Narendra Babu and BBMP corporator S Harish are flighting it out in Mahalakshmi Layout. Though seen as a proactive MLA, Narendra Babu is yet to solve many issues in the area.

Environment

Amazing world of night-fliers

April 29, 2013 Deepa Mohan

Bats that don’t have good eyesight depend on ‘echolocation’ or sonar. Ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes.

BTM Layout: Solution to traffic problems a far cry

April 29, 2013 Sriram V

Who are contesting from BTM Layout this time? What are the issues bothering the constituency? What has the present MLA done to solve the issues?

Society

Will school bus safety rules make life better for kids?

April 29, 2013 Reshmi Chakraborty

Some parents hope the schools do not see the enforcement of school bus safety rules as an opportunity to raise the fee.

Governance

Sarvagnanagar: Fast growth, poor amenities

April 29, 2013 Vaishnavi Vittal

The usual problems of traffic, garbage and sewage are the cause of concern for the voters of this constituency. The three-time MLA has not been able to keep up with the growing demand for better administration.

Governance

I want to do much more, if re-elected: K J George

April 28, 2013 Vaishnavi Vittal

In an interview to Citizen Matters, the MLA makes an attempt to be honest about the work done in his tenure and his effort towards solving the problems.

Governance

‘Development’ rattles Malleshwaram – the peace-abode

April 28, 2013 Shree D N

How has the incumbent MLA performed? What are the key issues in Malleshwaram Assembly Constituency in this election? Who are the candidates this time?

Not voting makes a difference too – especially for your kids

April 28, 2013 Priya Ramasubban

When elections come around, all of us become political pundits with opinions and lamentations. But Priya Ramasubban offers a practical look at things on the ground.

We are proud of slums: Hemachandra Sagar

April 28, 2013 Shamala Kittane Subramanyan

Prior to being denied ticket this time due the efforts of the BJP to maintain a ‘clean’ image, Hemachandra Sagar gave a quick interview to Citizen Matters on the work done by him in Chikpet constituency.

Governance

Issues are my greatest opponents: B K Shivaram

April 28, 2013 Shree D N

In an email interview to Citizen Matters, B K Shivaram, brother of AICC General Secretary B K Hariprasad and ex-ACP for CCB, answers the questions. He is contesting from Malleshwaram as the Congress candidate.

Governance

Doctor wants to cure the system

April 28, 2013 Sriram V

Prior to being endorsed by the Bangalore Political Action Committee, Dr M R V Prasad, JD(S) candidate form Padmanabhanagar, spoke to Citizen Matters, on his entry to politics and campaign.

Governance

Mahadevapura: Which candidate can fulfil the key demand – water?

April 28, 2013 Meera K

Who are the candidates standing for elections in Mahadevapura Constituency? What are the issues they need to look at? And how did the sitting MLA perform?

Governance

Name on roll, but no EPIC card? Don’t worry

April 27, 2013 News Desk

So you registered, checked the voter roll online and found your name there. But you have not received the Karnataka EPIC/ voter ID card. What to do? Read the good news.