Forum opposes bifurcation of HDMC, launches awareness campaign
The Hubballi Dharwad Metropolitan City Forum is opposing the proposed bifurcation of the Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation. They argue the move is unscientific and would lead to economic downgrading for the twin cities.
Why it matters
The debate highlights tensions between local administrative efficiency and political interests in urban governance.
Terming the deicision on bifurcation of Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) as unscientific, Hubballi Dharwad Metropolitan City Forum has said that bifurcation would mean loss to both twin cities particularly Dharwad and that the decision on the bifurcation had been taken by the elected representatives keeping the citizens in the dark.
Addressing reporters here on Friday, the forum coordinator and High Court advocate Arun Charantimath said that on the issue of bifurcation, the people of Dharwad became emotional and narrow-minded.
“The bifurcation will cause more damage to Dharwad than it will provide any benefit. We failed to think about the subsequent developments. And even the elected representatives did not hold an elaborate discussion on the issue with associations, organisations and general public before sending proposal,” he contended.
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