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55 - Devasandra   This is one of those wards where a sitting corporator is given a ticket again by a main party, despite the ward reservation being changed to general. MLA (2013): B A Basavaraja (INC), K.R. Puram MP (2014): D V Sadananda Gowda (BJP), Bangalore North BBMP 2010 Corporator: R. Manjula Devi (BJP)#1, Lakshmi Venkateshwara Nilaya, 1st cross, K.T.B Layout, K.R.Pura, Bangalore-36. Ph: 9980096006 Reservation: BC-B Votes Winner's percentage: 23 Winner's margin: 1752 Total votes polled: 12372 Total voters: 29770 BBMP 2015 Total voters: 26838Male: 14440Female: 12393Others: 5 Reserved: General Contesting Candidates BJP: R ManjuladeviINC: M N SrikanthJDS:…

11 - Kuvempu Nagar   Lakhs of rupees have been spend in Kuvempunagar for improving roads. The population seems to have grown tremendously over last four years, with the latest voter list projecting 37,140 voters, which is more than the population tabulated in 2011. This may also be due to old voters not deleted. 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: K.R. Yashodamma (Independent)#1064, 8th cross, 7th block, H.M.T. Layout, Vidyaranyapura Post, Bangalore-97. Ph: 9449022996 Reservation: BC-A Votes Winner's percentage: 18.8 Winner's…

9 - Vidyaranyapura   Many "road improvements" are done in Vidyaranyapura ward and more are on cards. However, pedestrian safety and walkable footpaths remain a point of concern. 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: K. Nandini (BJP)# E-321, 1st cross, Tindlu, Vidyaranyapura post, Bangalore-97. Ph: 9243430694 Reservation: G Votes Winner's percentage: 26.7 Winner's margin: 2603 Total votes polled: 21457 Total voters: 43503 BBMP 2015 Total voters: 48342Male: 24987Female: 23348Others: 7 Reserved: OBC-A (Women) Contesting Candidates BJP: Kusuma HINC: Sudha TTJDS: Ambika…

54 - Hudi   Like all other wards in the city, this ward too suffers from road problems despite the BBMP spending heaviy on it. There is an active citizen community trying to change the way things are, however tangible results are yet to be seen. The ward has an odd structure, with four disjoint areas of land formig one ward, making the administration and cordination among agencies difficult and causing confusion among voters. More information on the ward: MLA (2013): Arvind Limbavali (BJP), Mahadevapura MP (2014): P C Mohan (BJP), Bangalore Central BBMP 2010 Corporator: B A Basavaraju (INC)#331,…

80 - Hoysala Nagar   Garbage seems to be the greatest problem in Hoysalanagar ward. The area has a metro line. There are no descriptions available for many jobcodes for which money has been paid. Here is more information on Hoysala Nagar ward. MLA (2013): S Raghu (BJP), C.V. Ramannagar (SC) MP (2014): P C Mohan (BJP), Bangalore Central BBMP 2010 Corporator: Savitha Ramesh (BJP)#12, Hale Binnamangala, Indiranagar, Bangalore-38. Ph: 9448840709 Reservation: SC Votes Winner's percentage: 14.7 Winner's margin: 847 Total votes polled: 12722 Total voters: 29038 BBMP 2015 Total voters: 31862Male: 15864Female: 15989Others: 15 Reserved: General Contesting Candidates BJP:…

19 - Sanjay Nagar   Data shows that BBMP spent good amount of money in Sanjaynagar improving roads. Citizens are active here, but the candidates contesting elections seem to be not-so-well-known to the voters. Here is more information on this ward. MLA (2013): R Jagadeesh Kumar (BJP), Hebbal MP (2014): D V Sadananda Gowda (BJP), Bangalore North BBMP 2010 Corporator: N.M Krishnamurthy (BJP)#133, Muneshwara Temple street, R.M.V 2nd stage, Nagashettihalli, Bangalore-94. Ph: 9480454138 Reservation: BC-B Votes Winner's percentage: 14.1 Winner's margin: 10100 Total votes polled: 11020 Total voters: 29913 BBMP 2015 Total voters: 29474Male: 15265Female: 14209    Others: 0Reserved: General (Women)…

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…

78 - Pulikeshi Nagar   The ward may witness a three-way fight this time, as there are no contestants from any other party. Here is more informaion for you on Pulakeshinagar ward. MLA (2013): Akanda Srinivas Murthy R (JDS), Pulikeshi Nagar (SC) MP (2014): D V Sadananda Gowda (BJP), Bangalore North BBMP 2010 Corporator: Abdul Rakeeb Zakir (INC)#59/1, Koals Road, Frazor Town, Bangalore-5. Ph: 9845028127 Reservation: G Votes Winner's percentage: 27.9 Winner's margin: 4567 Total votes polled: 11637 Total voters: 25031 BBMP 2015 Total voters: 23990Male: 11996    Female: 11990    Others: 4   Reserved: OBC-A Contesting Candidates BJP: VeluINC: AR ZakirJDS: Anthony Selvam…

Citizen Matters conducted a pre-BBMP poll survey starting last month, to find out voters' preferences and problems in Bengaluru. Here are the selected key findings of the online survey. 81% of the respondents knew that BJP got a majority in 2010 elections and ruled BBMP so far. Around 78% of the Kannada respondents knew BJP ruled BBMP after 2010. The survey was launched before all parties declared their candidates. We asked: Which political party represents Bangalore's interest best? 33% believe it is BJP. 23.9% say it's AAP. 21% believe it is Loksatta. Mere 14.2% believe it is Congress.(Kannada: BJP- 50%;…

For Karnataka Assembly Elections 2018 VOTER GUIDE click here  Useful links for Bengaluru voters: Search your name on voterlist: Search by voter id number (EPIC ID) Search by names Search PDFs Know your candidates: See the affidavits of your candidates View form 7 for your ward Useful guide: All you need to know before BBMP elections If you have not found your name on voter list, and have not checked again recently, it is time to check it again. Read this: Your name might have been included recently. On Citizen Matters Check out Citizen Matters’ Special Reportage on the BBMP…