16/08/2026
With no elected body, loses hundreds of crores
Bengaluru lost grants worth Rs 964 crore under the 15th Finance Commission, and now, under the 16th Finance Commission, grants have increased, and Bengaluru may get approximately Rs 7,058 crore between 2026-27 and 2030-31
However, an elected body is necessary to claim these funds, and in its absence, Bengaluru may lose a large chunk of these funds as well. In 2026-27, if elections are not held, Bengaluru may lose grants worth Rs 907 crore
High time the is held
contributes a huge chunk to the central kitty, and we are squandering a key resource to better Bengaluru, especially the infrastructure and other issues, which can improve the 'Quality of Life' for every person living in Bengaluru
has also taken a hit owing to a lack of an elected council
Bengaluru civic polls: The city could lose Rs 907 crore in 2026-27 without an elected council, after missing Rs 964 crore under the 15th Finance Commission. Experts warn delayed elections could hurt civic development and funding across the city.
