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We are trying to understand the incidence of Dengue in Bengaluru, and if and how serious an epidemic it is. Do take our survey to help us gather data. Results will be published on Citizen Matters, along with responses from officials. NO personal information will be shared publicly. Resources You can read some of our previously published articles for information about Dengue. Fever? Make sure it’s not dengue! Chikungunya and dengue: prevention and treatment Tips to prevent dengue and chikungunya in flats Should you panic if a dengue patient needs platelets? Why is the number of reported dengue cases less?…

A Bill drafted by the Karnataka government on functioning of elite clubs in the State has received severe criticism from the Club office-bearers and members. The government notified the Karnataka Entry into Public Places (Removal of Restriction on Dress and Regulation of Membership and Fee) Bill, 2015, on September 3rd, calling for objections and suggestions. Of all the aspects in the Bill, two points have drawn the attention of many. 1)  The Bill mandates the recreation clubs and trusts to sanction membership to MLAs and MLCs. It also makes it mandatory to give membership to ex-servicemen, people with meritorious contribution…

BBMP elections are over, but Mayoral elections are still pending. While many corporators are holed up in resorts and Congress and JDS seem to have struck an alliance, the BBMP Commissioner and regional district commissioner are preparing for mayoral elections. Here is the full list of voters eligible to vote in mayoral elections, and will play an important role on which party will get the mayor's post in Bengaluru. The list has been prepared by the BBMP Commissioner. It includes the names of nominated MLCs, though at this point, it is not clear whether can be included or not in…

Data courtesy: Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy Click here for raw data.  Related ArticlesWardwise list of voters in Bengaluru - BBMP election 2015Affidavits of BBMP election candidates from 84 wards of Bengaluru

Citizen Matters analysed the affidavits, from 84 wards belonging to Bengaluru South and Central parliament constituencies. Here is the raw tabulation of it. Tip: Move right or left over the sheet with arrow key. Click here to view full sheet separately. To read the related article, click: Less educated, but stinking rich?Related ArticlesLess educated, but stinking rich: Will this be the new set of BBMP corporators?

162 - Giri Nagar   Many jobcodes for paid bills in this ward look incomplete. The erstwhile corporator hit headlines for wrong reasons, and died later. Here is more information on Girinagar ward. MLA (2013): Ravi Subramanya L A (BJP), Basavanagudi MP (2014): Ananth Kumar (BJP), Bangalore South BBMP 2010 Corporator: H.S. Lalitha (deceased) (BJP)NA. Ph: NA Reservation: G Votes Winner's percentage: 21 Winner's margin: 5858 Total votes polled: 14868 Total voters: 41080 BBMP 2015 Total voters: 42098Male: 21548Female: 20543Others: 7Reserved: General (Women) Contesting Candidates BJP: A V Nandini Vijay VittalINC: M C Sandhya VeerabhadraJDS: Bhavya Hnaumanthegowda Demographics Population (2011):…