While the Election Commission has been directed to complete BBMP elections on or before May 30th, there are forces in play still looking to postpone it. Namma Bengaluru Foundation shares a background on Bengaluru’s elections.
NGO and RWA groups ask for state Government to facilitate speedy BBMP elections, better administration and active citizen participation in the selection of urban local bodies.
The city municipality has its eyes on the crores of tax that it can rake from Electronic city. But the industries worry that it might go the Bangalore way if BBMP takes charge, potholed and piles of garbage uncleared.
Civil society group Daksh releases report on state government’s functioning and finds focus on physical infrastructure rather than essential social infrastructure.
