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Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Quarter Bengaluru' not ‘Greater Bengaluru': BJP leader R Ashoka as Congress splits city into three
Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka on Thursday launched a sharp critique of the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government's proposal to divide Bengaluru into three municipal corporations, warning that the move would weaken the city's governance and undermine its economic fabric. Addressing the media, Ashoka accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar of dismantling the city's legacy and sabotaging the vision of founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda. 'They are reducing Greater Bengaluru to Quarter Bengaluru,' he said, referring to the Congress-led government's push for trifurcation, Deccan Herald reported Ashoka argued that splitting the city would not lead to improved administration or financial efficiency. Instead, he claimed the plan would backfire, with only one of the three proposed divisions generating significant revenue due to the concentration of IT and BT companies. 'The other two regions won't be able to sustain themselves financially. This isn't about governance, it's about real estate interests,' he alleged. He also took issue with the proposal to appoint the Chief Minister as the head of the newly proposed Greater Bengaluru Authority. 'Siddaramaiah has not been elected through municipal bodies. How can he lead an urban governance structure he isn't even accountable to? He doesn't attend BBMP meetings,' Ashoka pointed out. The BJP leader warned that his party would take legal action to reverse the decision if voted back to power. (Also Read: Greater Bengaluru Authority replaces BBMP as city's governing body) The newly formed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officially took charge on Thursday, replacing the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) as the city's principal governing body. However, for now, the transition will remain largely on paper. A government notification issued on Wednesday stated: 'In exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (3) of Section 1 of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024 (Karnataka Act No. 36 of 2025), the Government of Karnataka hereby directs that the said Act, all sections and provisions, shall come into force from May 15, 2025.' The implementation of the Act marks the beginning of a new administrative framework for Bengaluru under the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024, aimed at streamlining civic governance in the city. (Also Read: Karnataka hikes pay for doctors, nurses to tackle staff shortage; check new salaries)
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Greater Bengaluru Authority Comes into Force from May 15; CM to Head the New Administrative Body
Bengaluru: In a major administrative overhaul, Bengaluru is set to enter a new phase of governance with the implementation of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024, effective from May 15. The existing Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will now function under the new Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), bringing an end to its earlier identity. As per the provisions of the newly enacted Karnataka Act No. 36 of 2025, the State Government has officially notified the enforcement of all clauses and sub-clauses of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act starting Thursday. The Chief Minister of Karnataka will serve as the Chairperson of the Authority, while the Deputy Chief Minister will assume the role of Vice Chairperson. Senior IAS officer Tushar Girinath, currently the BBMP Chief Commissioner, will take charge as the Chief Executive Officer of the new Authority. This transition follows the elevation of BBMP's administrative structure in recent years. After the formation of BBMP in 2007, its commissioner was designated as Chief Commissioner—a move now culminating in a more centralised metropolitan governance model under GBA. The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill was passed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on March 13, 2025, and forwarded to the Governor for assent on March 17. However, the bill encountered resistance from civil society groups and political parties. The Bengaluru Town Hall Forum and several BJP leaders had petitioned the Governor, arguing that the bill violated the 74th Constitutional Amendment and could lead to complications similar to those witnessed during the restructuring of the Delhi Municipal Corporation. Responding to these concerns, the Governor initially returned the bill on March 25, seeking clarification on several key provisions. The State Government subsequently addressed the Governor's concerns, following which the Governor granted assent on April 24, 2025. Officials familiar with the development say the new authority aims to streamline governance, enhance accountability, and address Bengaluru's complex urban challenges more effectively, including infrastructure development, traffic management, waste disposal, and urban planning.
