bbmp polls 2015

186 - Jaraganahalli   Many payments in this ward have no amount mentioned. Last corporator did not get a chance to recontest this time from here. Here is more information on the ward. MLA (2013): Sathish Reddy M (BJP), Bommana Halli MP (2014): Ananth Kumar (BJP), Bangalore South BBMP 2010 Corporator: Suguna Balakrishna (BJP)#25/6, Karthik Nilaya, Yalachenahalli, Kanakapura main road, Bangalore-78. Ph: 9845679995 Reservation: G Votes Winner's percentage: 21.1 Winner's margin: 708 Total votes polled: 11630 Total voters: 24613 BBMP 2015 Total voters: 26307Male: 13828Female: 12477Others: 2 Reserved: General (Women) Contesting Candidates BJP: BM ShobhaINC: Vinitha GLoksatta: Rajeshwari Doddamani Demographics Population…

94 - Gandhi Nagar   The busiest area at the heart of the city with railway station, bus stations and metro stations, Gandhinagar ward perennially suffers from traffic problems and pollution. New constructions of multi-storeyed buildings only add to the chaos. The area is expected to become more congested, with the upcoming work of Okulipuram 8-lane road. There are significant numbers of transgenders living in this part of the city, but the registered voter number is only 1 for that category. More information on the ward: MLA (2013): Dinesh Gundu Rao (INC), Gandhi Nagar MP (2014): P C Mohan (BJP),…

151 - Koramangala   Curiously, pothole-filling ddrive in this ward has consumed lakhs of rupees in this ward before 2013 elections. The roads continue to be potholed and asphalted after almost two years. Here is more information on Koramangala ward. MLA (2013): Ramalinga Reddy (INC), B.T.M. Layout MP (2014): Ananth Kumar (BJP), Bangalore South BBMP 2010 Corporator: B.N. Kokila (INC)#30, 7th C main road, 16th main road, 4th B Block, Koramangala, Bangalore-34. Ph: 9740214741 Reservation: BC-A Votes Winner's percentage: 21 Winner's margin: 1068 Total votes polled: 12691 Total voters: 30995 BBMP 2015 Total voters: 32852Male: 16813Female: 16038Others: 1 Reserved: OBC-B…

82 - Garudachar palya   Garudachar Palya is a part of Whitefield, and has a mixture of voters from all strata of society. Garbage problems and road issues continue to bother the residents, even after substantial amount of money was spent on roads. Here is more information on the ward. MLA (2013): Arvind Limbavali (BJP), Mahadevapura MP (2014): P C Mohan (BJP), Bangalore Central BBMP 2010 Corporator: N. Pillappa (INC)#45, R.H.B Colony, Mahadevapura, Bangalore. Ph: 9845545538 Reservation: G Votes Winner's percentage: 22 Winner's margin: 1019 Total votes polled: 14804 Total voters: 31930 BBMP 2015 Total voters: 36154Male:20317Female: 15823Others:14Reserved: OBC-A Contesting…

8 - Kodigehalli Kodigehalli ward spent most of its money on road and drain improvements, but the problem still exists. Here is more information on the ward. MLA (2013): Krishna Byregowda (INC), Byatarayanapura MP (2014): D V Sadananda Gowda (BJP), Bangalore North BBMP 2010 Corporator: Ashwath Narayan Gowda (BJP)# E-104, Kodigehalli, Bangalore-92. Ph: 9448078232 Reservation: BC-B Votes Winner's percentage: 17.5 Winner's margin: 104 Total votes polled: 16355 Total voters: 35556 BBMP 2015 Total voters: 41767Male: 22354Female: 19410Others: 3 Reserved: General Contesting Candidates BJP: Aswathanarayana Gowda    INC: Chethan K M    JDS: SubramanyaPPI: G Prashanth Demographics Population (2011): 47546 Households: 12036 Area: 3.8…

67 - Nagapura This ward houses the famous ISCON temple and is covered by Metro. West of Chord Road runs through this ward to reach Yashwanthpur. Congested main roads and residential areas slowly getting converted to commerical areas is the highlight of this ward. Here is more information on the ward. MLA (2013): Gopalaiah K (JDS), Mahalakshmi Layout MP (2014): D V Sadananda Gowda (BJP), Bangalore North BBMP 2010 Corporator: S.Harish (BJP)#364/27, 19th F main road, Rajajinagar, 1st 'N' Block Bangalore-10. Ph: 9845088052 Reservation: BC-A Votes Winner's percentage: 23 Winner's margin: 305 Total votes polled: 15002 Total voters: 30083 BBMP…

163 - Katriguppe This area falls adjacent to Outer Ring Road and 80 feet road runs through this ward. But this ward has mainly residential areas. The result is total chaos. Here is more information on Katriguppe ward. MLA (2013): Ravi Subramanya L A (BJP), Basavanagudi MP (2014): Ananth Kumar (BJP), Bangalore South BBMP 2010 Corporator: D. Venkatesha Murthy (BJP)#18/1, 18th main road, 14th cross, Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore-70. Ph: 9448053899 Reservation: BC-A Votes Winner's percentage: 22.9 Winner's margin: 3895 Total votes polled: 17052 Total voters: 38210 BBMP 2015 Total voters: 39175Male: 20318Female: 18853Others: 4 Reserved: General Contesting Candidates BJP: Sangathi VenkateshINC:…

A ward debate in Shettihalli on August 13th brought together four candidates to discuss issues of funding, drinking water and women’s empowerment. The debate was documented by Namma Bengaluru Foundation. We are presenting to you an edited version of their documentation. BBMP elections 2015: Candidates for Shettihalli ward  BJP: K C Venkatesh INC: K Nagabhushan JDS: Prakash A Independent: Shambulinge Gowda Moderators of the debate: Sridhar Pabbisetty, Prakash Belavadi Venue: Annapoorna Party Hall How was Bengaluru supposed to be? After the boom in the public sector, how should Bengaluru have grown? In Nehru’s opinion, other cities remind him of India’s…

149 - Varthur Varthur, one of the wards in Mahadevapura zone, is facing the growth pang many other areas in the city too are facing. However, the presence of many IT/ITES companies and large number of employees in the area has made the ward gain more importance in terms of lack of infrastructure such as good roads and water. Here is more about the ward. MLA (2013): Arvind Limbavali (BJP), Mahadevapura MP (2014): P C Mohan (BJP), Bangalore Central BBMP 2010: Corporator: S. UdayKumar (INC), Reservation:G #480 (16), Munnekolala, Bangalore East, Bangalore-36 Ph:9845453328 Votes: Winner's percentage: 34.3 Winner's margin:2900 Total…

Citizens Voluntary Initiative for the City (CIVIC), a non-governmental organisation in Bengaluru, has come up with a manifesto for all the BBMP candidates contesting elections in 2015. The manifesto is also endorsed by many other civil society organisations, including Child Rights Trust, Dalit Bahujan Movement, ESAF Bangalore and others. The  manfiesto asks for many important issues, including a suggestion that Bengaluru not be divided but only restructured. Read the full manifesto below:     // Related ArticlesHow much property tax do you pay? What are you getting in return?Feeling Bengaluru's pulse with Citizen Matters pre-BBMP poll survey!If you are contesting…