Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill Tabled in Assembly
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Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill Tabled in Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024 was tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday and after tabling the Bill, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru city incharge minister D.K. Shivakumar told the Assembly “Suggestions and Opinions of all stakeholders of the city will be taken into consideration before the Bill is finalized.” However, the Bill drew opposition from Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs- R. Ashok, Ashwathnarayan and Suresh Kumar. Ashok told Shivakumar to discuss the Bill at a meeting convened on July 27 specifically to discuss issues facing Bengaluru city. The officials concerned recommended the London model of governance for Bengaluru but I did not agree.” Continuing, he said “We can’t change the model of governance completely hence we are looking at incremental changes for Bengaluru city.” He assured the opposition party leaders a decision on the Bill will be taken only after due discussion with the leaders of opposition and stated “I am not a fool to take a decision on the Bill solely.” “I tabled the Bill for discussion and do not expect you to approve as it is.

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