Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Karnataka CM Announces Local Body Polls by December
The Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, has announced that all pending local body elections in the state will be conducted by December.
This includes elections for the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), Gram Panchayats, Taluk Panchayats, District Panchayats, and municipal corporations.
The Chief Minister made this announcement after a meeting with the AICC President, Mallikarjun Kharge, and the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. G. Parameshwara.
The Supreme Court has extended the timeline for the GBA elections due to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The government is committed to completing all elections by the end of the year, ensuring that young people have the opportunity to participate.
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that all pending local body elections will be conducted by December.
The elections include the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), Gram Panchayats, Taluk Panchayats, District Panchayats, and municipal corporations.
The Chief Minister held a meeting with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara to discuss the upcoming polls and cabinet expansion.
The Supreme Court extended the timeline for the GBA elections due to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The government aims to complete all local body elections by the end of the year, ensuring opportunities for young people to participate.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
- What
- Announcement of local body polls to be conducted by December
- When
- Meeting held on Saturday morning, elections to be completed by December 2023
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To fulfill the government's commitment and comply with the Supreme Court's directive
Government Commitment
Opposition Concerns
Election Timing
Government Commitment
The government is committed to conducting all local body elections by December, including the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) elections, as per the Supreme Court's directive.
Opposition Concerns
Opposition parties may have concerns about the government's ability to complete all elections by the end of the year, citing logistical challenges and potential delays.
- Chief Minister
- DK Shivakumar
- Meeting with AICC President
- Mallikarjun Kharge
- Deputy Chief Minister
- Dr. G. Parameshwara
- Election Timeline
- December 2023
- Supreme Court Decision
- Extended timeline for GBA elections due to Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Local Bodies
- GBA, Gram Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat, District Panchayat, Municipal Corporations
