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Reported: Vishal Mayur
Citizens Movement Urges Immediate BBMP Elections to Revitalize Bengaluru's Civic Governance
Bengaluru: An
organization, Citizens Movement, based in East Bengaluru, has issued a pressing
appeal to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K.
Shivkumar. The organization echoes the urgent need to conduct BBMP elections,
highlighting the prolonged absence of elected representatives in the city
administration.
Bengaluru,
as the state capital, contributes substantially to Karnataka's tax revenues,
particularly from the IT hubs in East and South Bengaluru. However, residents
lament the deplorable state of public infrastructure in these vital areas. The
absence of accountable governance has sparked public outcry under the banner
#NoDevelopmentNoTax.
The BBMP,
responsible for municipal governance, has not seen elections in the past four
years, leaving citizens without elected officials to address their grievances
effectively. This vacuum in leadership has led to a frustrating cycle where residents'
concerns about deteriorating road conditions are shuffled between MPs, MLAs,
and ultimately the unresponsive BBMP.
Citizens
Movement underscores that restoring an elected governance structure is
paramount to addressing these challenges promptly. They argue that without
elected representatives, accountability and responsiveness suffer, exacerbating
the already dire state of public infrastructure in #NammaBengaluru.
The
organization's demand for immediate BBMP elections reflects growing dissatisfaction
with the current state of affairs and a strong call for action to revitalize
civic governance in Bengaluru.