GENRE: Explainers

The Merriam Webster dictionary’s definition of the word ‘manifesto’ is “A written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer”. Do the manifestos released by the four main political parties contesting the May 10th Karnataka assembly elections fit that definition? The intentions are somewhat spelt out, the motives are unknown. And its views on issues like decentralisation, of urban governance in particular, finds no mention at all. The tradition of issuing “manifestos” began with the first election in 1952. But those were different and simpler times with one major party, which faced no worthwhile opposition. But today’s…

Find out how Anekal Assembly Constituency is faring and what has been happening in this constituency. Learn about the incumbent MLA B Shivanna (INC) and other candidates -K P Raju (JDS) and Srinivas C Hullahalli (BJP). Table of contentsAbout the constituencyKey issues in the constituencyKey parameters - How does this constituency fare? MobilityCitizen engagementConstituency mapCitizen demandsIncumbent MLA: B ShivannaList of candidatesIncumbent MLA: B Shivanna, INCCandidate: Srinivas C Hullahalli, BJPFull list of candidates  Past elections results About the constituency Anekal constituency includes Anekal Town, Sarjapura, Attibele, Hebbagodi, Bommasandra, and some panchayats in the taluk. While the constituency is close to Electronics City (which…

Find out how Pulakeshinagar Assembly Constituency is faring and what the major issues in this constituency are. Learn about MLA R Akhanda Srinivas Murthy, who recently resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly due to being denied a party ticket, and other candidates - AC Srinivasa (INC), BR Bhaskar Prasad (SDPI) and Suresh Rathod (AAP). Table of contentsAbout the constituencyKey issues in the constituencyKey parameters - How does this constituency fare? SchoolingMobilityCitizen engagementHealthConstituency mapCitizen demands Incumbent MLA: R Akhanda Srinivas Murthy, former INC MLAWork in the termIn the newsList of candidatesFormer MLA: R Akhanda Srinivas Murthy, BSPCandidate: A C Srinivasa, INCCandidate: BR…

Find out how Vijayanagar Assembly Constituency is faring and what the major issues in this constituency are. Learn about the incumbent MLA M Krishnappa (INC) and other candidates, including Ramesh Bellamkonda (AAP), H Raveendra (BJP). Table of contentsAbout the constituencyKey issues in the constituencyKey parameters - How does this constituency fare? SchoolingMobilityCitizen engagementHealthConstituency mapIncumbent MLA: M KrishnappaIn the newsList of candidatesIncumbent MLA: M Krishnappa, INCCandidate: Ramesh Bellamkonda, AAPCandidate: H Ravindra, BJPFull list of candidates  Past elections results About the constituency Vijayanagar Constituency is the northernmost area in South Bengaluru. This constituency is surrounded by Mysore Road and Magadi Road, while Chord Road…

Find out how Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency is faring and what the major issues in this constituency are. Learn about the incumbent MLA S Raghu (BJP) and other candidates, including Anand Kumar (INC) and Mohan Dasari (AAP). Table of contentsAbout the constituencyKey issues in the constituencyKey parameters - How does this constituency fare? SchoolingMobilityCitizen engagementHealthConstituency mapCitizen demandsIncumbent MLA: S RaghuWork in the termIn the newsList of candidatesIncumbent MLA: S. Raghu, BJPCandidate: Anand Kumar S, INCCandidate: Mohan Dasari, AAPFull list of candidates  Past elections results About the constituency CV Raman Nagar is a neighbourhood located in the eastern part of Bengaluru. It is at…

Arpita, from Rourkela Odisha, noticed something amiss about her son when he was about 18 months old. Doctors in her city could not provide her the right guidance. The more she read about her son’s symptoms, the more convinced she was about the need for a formal assessment. She travelled to The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, for an assessment, following which she even relocated from her bank job to the city. After three years of taking early intervention services and parental training from a private organisation in the city, Arpita feels more equipped to manage…

Find out how Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency is faring and what the major issues in this constituency are. Learn about the incumbent MLA Arvind Limbavali  (BJP) and candidates, including S Manjula (BJP), H Nagesh (INC), and CR Nataraj (AAP). Table of contentsAbout the constituencyKey issues in the constituencyKey parameters - How does this constituency fare? SchoolingMobilityCitizen engagementHealthConstituency mapCitizen DemandsIncumbent MLA: Arvind LimbavaliWork in the termIn the newsQuestions Raised in the AssemblyList of candidates Candidate: Manjula S, BJPCandidate: H Nagesh, INCCandidate: CR Nataraj (AAP)Candidate: Shivaji R Lamani, Karnataka Rashtra SamithiFull list of candidates  Past elections results About the constituency Mahadevapura is of considerable significance,…

Find out how Yeshwanthapura Assembly Constituency is faring and what has been happening in this constituency. Learn about the incumbent MLA S T Somashekar (BJP) and other candidates Javaregowda (JDS), Shashidhar C Aradhya (AAP), and S Balraj Gowda (INC) Table of contentsAbout the constituencyKey issues in the constituencyKey parameters - How does this constituency fare? SchoolingMobilityCitizen engagementHealthConstituency mapCitizen demandsIncumbent MLA: S T SomashekarWork in termIn the newsList of candidatesIncumbent MLA: S T Somashekar, BJPCandidate: S Balraj Gowda, INCCandidate: T N Javarayi Gowda, JD(S) Candidate: Shashidhar C Aradhya, AAPFull list of candidates  Past elections results About the constituency Yeshwanthapura Assembly Constituency was carved…

Find out how Basavanagudi Assembly Constituency is faring and what the major issues in this constituency are. Learn about the incumbent MLA and BJP candidate Ravi Subramanya, and other candidates Satyalakshmi Rao (AAP), U B Venkatesh (INC), and K D (Aramane) Shankar (JDS) Table of contentsAbout the constituencyKey issues in the constituencyKey parameters - How does this constituency fare? SchoolingMobilityCitizen engagementHealthConstituency mapCitizen demandsIncumbent MLA: L A Ravi SubramanyaWork in the termIn the newsQuestions raised in the AssemblyList of candidatesIncumbent MLA: MLA L A Ravi Subramanya, BJPCandidate: Satyalakshmi Rao, AAPCandidate: U B Venkatesh, INCCandidate: K V (Aramane) Shankar, JD(S)Full list of candidates  Past…

Find out how KR Puram Assembly Constituency is faring and what the major issues in this constituency are. Learn about the incumbent MLA B A Basavaraj, and other candidates, including DK Mohan (INC) and C Venkatachalapathi (JDS). Table of contentsAbout the constituencyKey issues in the constituencyKey parameters - How does this constituency fare? SchoolingMobilityCitizen engagementHealthConstituency mapCitizen demandsIncumbent MLA: B A BasavarajWork in the termIn the newsQuestions raised in the AssemblyList of candidatesIncumbent MLA: B A Basavaraj (BJP)Candidate: D K Mohan, INCCandidate: C. Venkatachalapathi, JD(S) Full list of candidates  Past elections results About the constituency The Krishnarajapuram or the KR Puram assembly constituency…