All about BBMP Elections 2010

BBMP Corporation Elections: Schedule, ward info, candidate details and more.

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Join our public initiative to collect and share candidate information.

Download the questionnaire and collect the info about BBMP candidates. You can use candidate affidavit, candidate supplied material, and/or speak to the candidate to gather the details. We will be continually uploading details as they are available right here. Keep watching!

What is the election schedule?

March 7th 2010 – Election code of conduct comes into force
March 8th 2010 – Notification will be issued
March 15th 2010 – Last date for filing nominations
March 17th 2010 – Scrutiny of nominations filed
March 19th 2010 – Last date for withdrawal of nominations
March 28th 2010 – Elections will be held from 7 am to 5 pm
April 4th 2010 – Repolling (if necessary)
April 5th 2010 – Counting and announcement of results

Click here for more. The State Election Commission site. has details of the schedule, code of conduct, candidate handbook and more

How to find your name on the voter list?

Search for your name on the electoral list here. Click on your name to see your part and polling booth details.
If you do not have an Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC), you can produce a ration card, driving license or passport at the time of voting.

Which is your ward?

Use this tool to find your ward.

Where is my polling booth?

Click here to find your polling booth. You need your part number from your voter details (see above)

Helpline:

80-33-555-555 From 10 am Saturday 27 Mar 2010 upto poll closing on Sunday 28 Mar 2010 and work through the night

80-426-22-777 12 noon to 5 pm Saturday 27.3.2010 and 9 am upto poll closing on Sunday.
You will need to know your ward number when you call.

Helpline by Smartvote, with Babajobs, Namma Bengaluru Foundation and Ask Laila. 

Is my ward reserved?

Click here to see Bengaluru’s ward reservation list.

Who are the candidates of your ward?

We will collate all information we receive here. Keeping visiting the page for updates.

Where to complain when I see code of conduct broken or candidates misbehaving?

Contact the election monitoring officials listed here

How can I help?

Find out all you can about your candidates and make an informed choice. Spread the word, Mail, write and tweet information on the elections to friends and families.

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