Citizens' forum requests Governor to reject GBG Bill

thehindu.com

The Citizens’ Action Forum has urged Governor Thawarchand Gehlot not to approve the recently passed Greater Bengaluru Governance (GBG) Bill. They argue the bill violates the Indian Constitution and undermines local self-government. The forum claims the bill would replace the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike with the Greater Bengaluru Authority, which lacks sufficient elected representation. They assert this change contravenes constitutional provisions regarding municipal governance. Additionally, the forum criticized the citizen consultation process for the bill, stating it did not adequately address existing governance issues within the BBMP. They believe the focus on size as a solution is misguided.


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