Karnataka: Winter session to see reintroduction of Greater Bengaluru bill

The Karnataka Assembly’s winter session, to be held in Belagavi, is set to see the reintroduction of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill. The bill, previously tabled during the budget session by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, aims to reorganize Bengaluru into zonal divisions for more effective governance and administrative efficiency.

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The bill had been stalled earlier and was referred to a joint house committee following strong objections from opposition parties. Critics expressed concerns about the implications of dividing Bengaluru on a zonal basis, citing potential governance challenges and risks of bureaucratic overlap.

As the bill returns for discussion, it is expected to prompt renewed debate over the best ways to address Bengaluru's complex urban issues, with both ruling and opposition parties preparing to weigh in on its potential impacts