April 2013 – Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Elections

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.

Elections

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?

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.

Elections

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.

Elections

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?

Elections

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.

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?

Elections

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.

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?

Children

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.

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.

Elections

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.