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BJP Prepares for BBMP Elections Ahead of Supreme Court's Deadline
Nitin Nabin chairs BJP meet as SC sets Aug 31 deadline for BBMP polls
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Nitin Nabin, the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), chaired a meeting in Karnataka to strategize for the upcoming Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) elections, with a Supreme Court deadline set for August 31. The meeting focused on organizational strengthening and electoral preparations amidst controversies over the electoral roll revision.
- 01The Supreme Court has set an August 31 deadline for the BBMP elections, with no further extensions allowed.
- 02Nitin Nabin emphasized the importance of organizational strengthening and coordination among party members during the meeting.
- 03BJP MP Jagadish Shettar criticized Congress for expressing concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- 04Congress leaders are considering legal action regarding the SIR exercise, which they claim may disenfranchise voters.
- 05Nitin Nabin also engaged with former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and participated in local religious activities.
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Nitin Nabin, the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led a core committee meeting in Karnataka to discuss preparations for the upcoming Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) elections and Graduates and Teachers' Constituency polls. This meeting comes as the Supreme Court has mandated an August 31 deadline for the BBMP elections, with no further extensions permitted. BJP MP Jagadish Shettar reported that the discussions included strategies for enhancing organizational strength and coordination among party members. He also addressed Congress' concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, suggesting that their apprehensions stem from fears of losing support due to the removal of bogus voters. In contrast, Congress leaders have criticized the SIR process and hinted at possible legal challenges. Nabin's engagements included meetings with senior party leaders and participation in local religious observances, reflecting the BJP's active campaigning and community engagement efforts in Karnataka.
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The upcoming BBMP elections will directly affect Bengaluru residents, influencing local governance and municipal services.
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