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Karnataka Prepares for Greater Bengaluru Authority Elections Within Four Months

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar confirms election timeline, outlines plans for reservation and ward divisions.

Shivakumar said the government will soon address key issues such as reservation and internal division of the new civic body (ANI)
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Overview

  • The Karnataka government is set to hold elections for the newly established Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) within four months, as confirmed by Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar.
  • An all-party meeting will be convened to discuss issues such as reservation policies and the division of the GBA, ensuring input from opposition leaders.
  • The government has issued a notification for the GBA based on existing boundaries, with plans to include new areas after the elections to avoid delays.
  • A Cabinet sub-committee has been formed, and most suggestions from opposition leaders regarding the GBA Bill have been incorporated.
  • The renaming of Ramanagara district is progressing, with an announcement expected at an appropriate time following legal procedures.