Closer governance, but elected council remains missing link
One year after the restructuring of Bengaluru's civic administration into the Greater Bengaluru Authority, residents report mixed results regarding service delivery. While accessibility to officials has improved, the lack of elected councillors and ward committees remains a significant barrier to accountability and effective execution.
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The article underscores the importance of democratic representation in local governance and the limitations of administrative restructuring without political oversight.
As the GBA completes a year on September 2, residents point to continuing gaps in areas such as solid waste management, funding, and execution. | Photo Credit: File photo
A year after Bengaluru’s civic administration was split into five corporations, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has made it easier for citizens to reach civic officials, but whether that has translated into better delivery on the ground remains a mixed bag.
While some residents have seen long-pending issues being taken up, others say easier access has not necessarily meant faster execution or better accountability.
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