Today, I tabled and the Assembly passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Amendment) Bill 2025 to ensure clarity, transparency, and decentralised governance for Namma Bengaluru.

The amendment makes it clear that the Greater Bengaluru Authority will not interfere in the functioning of corporations.

Mayors and corporation members will continue to enjoy full powers as per the Constitution.

The 74th Amendment is fully protected – guaranteeing financial independence, tax collection rights, elections & reservations remain untouched.

We are ready to consider Opposition suggestions, because Bengaluru’s future is beyond politics.

Namma Bengaluru deserves governance that is clear, fair, and accountable. This Bill is a step in that direction:

DK Shivakumar – Dy CM, Karnataka

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