GBA Elections to Be Held as Per Court Directions: DCM D K Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Urban Development Minister D K Shivakumar stated that elections to the five corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will be conducted as per court directions. He also addressed concerns regarding rising prices and strongly criticized the NEET examination paper leak incident.

Key Details:

• DCM D K Shivakumar addressed the media at the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) central office on May 13 in Bengaluru.

• He confirmed that elections to the five corporations under GBA will be held according to court directions.

• Responding to questions on GBA revenue expectations, he said the government’s immediate focus is on protecting citizens affected by rising prices rather than revenue targets.

• He referred to the current economic situation, mentioning concerns around fuel expenses, gold purchases, and foreign travel costs.

• On the NEET examination paper leak issue, the DCM described the incident as “a great insult to the nation.”

• He stated that Union Ministers and Members of Parliament should answer for the incident.

• He said students and parents who worked hard for the examination are deeply upset by the cancellation.