Karnataka Congress meets to prepare for Bengaluru civic body polls: Report

Following electoral setbacks in Bengaluru, the Congress initiates early preparations for the BBMP council elections.

Published on: Jun 11, 2024, 14:04:05 IST

By Yamini C S

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Following the setback in recent polls in Bengaluru, the Congress is taking a cautious approach by gearing up early for the upcoming Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) elections, whose date is yet to be finalized.

The BBMP has been without an elected council since September 2020.

Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D. K. Shivakumar spearheaded a Congress delegation to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday to strategize for the BBMP polls, The Hindu reported. The party also scrutinized its performance in the three Bengaluru Lok Sabha seats, particularly in Bengaluru Central. Discussions encompassed initiatives like bolstering the image of Bengaluru.

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Although the BBMP polls date remains uncertain due to various factors, Congress legislators actively discussed election preparations. Challenges persist, such as the pending decision on Bengaluru's division and the ensuing number of councils.

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Additionally, clarity is sought on the OBC quota in local bodies. According to sources, finalizing the BBMP polls date hinges on resolving these issues to ensure optimal results, given the council's term ended nearly four years ago. The BBMP, in charge of the city's administration, has been without an elected council since September 2020.

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The meeting, attended by Ministers Ramalinga Reddy, K. J. George, B. Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, Chief Minister's Political Secretaries Nazeer Ahmed and Govindaraju, alongside legislators U. B. Venkatesh, Rizwan Arshad, and Krishnappa, delved into crucial aspects of the forthcoming elections, the report added.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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