GBA polls likely to be held before Aug. 31
Key points
- With the elevation of D.K.
- Shivakumar as Chief Minister of Karnataka, the much delayed civic polls in Bengaluru will likely be held within the new August 31 deadline set by the Supreme Court, multiple sources in the ruling Congress told The Hindu.
- Earlier, a proposal to seek further extension of the deadline till December 31, 2026 before the apex court was being considered after the court extended the deadline from June 30 to August 31 as a “last chance”.
- However, the government is now unlikely to approach the court again and will likely work towards the August 31 deadline now.
- Civic polls in the city have been due since September, 2020. A day after the Congress high command asked outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to make way for Mr. Shivakumar on May 26, the latter was to return to Bengaluru and hold a meeting on the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) poll...
Quick Summary
With the elevation of D.K. Shivakumar as Chief Minister of Karnataka, the much delayed civic polls in Bengaluru will likely be held within the new
Why It Matters
This development is important because it may impact public opinion, policy decisions, and future developments related to GBA polls likely to be held before Aug. 31.
Key Takeaways
- With the elevation of D.K.
- Shivakumar as Chief Minister of Karnataka, the much delayed civic polls in Bengaluru will likely be held within the new August 31 deadline set by the Supreme Court, multiple sources in the ruling Congress told The Hindu.
- Earlier, a proposal to seek further extension of the deadline till December 31, 2026 before the apex court was being considered after the court extended the deadline from June 30 to August 31 as a “last chance”.
- However, the government is now unlikely to approach the court again and will likely work towards the August 31 deadline now.
- Civic polls in the city have been due since September, 2020.
📌 Source: The Hindu
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