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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.
