Ward delimitation: Activists dispute official line, dub consultation sham

Citizen-activists in Bengaluru have accused the state government of ignoring their objections and suggestions in the final notification on the delimitation of BBMP wards. They argue that the government is only considering the 2011 census data, despite the significant growth in Bengaluru’s population. Some areas are allegedly split between two wards, and there are concerns about the accuracy of the boundaries. Former corporators are hopeful that the publication of the final notification will lead to the long-delayed BBMP elections being held in December, but others express doubts about the government’s commitment to holding the polls.