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Karnataka CM Shivakumar Urges Ministers to Prepare for Local Body Elections
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 12:46 AM
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Chief Minister D. S. Shivakumar has directed all state ministers to gear up for the upcoming local body elections, emphasizing the need for a coordinated campaign and timely groundwork.
The Karnataka government has announced that the local body elections, scheduled for early 2025, will be a critical test for the ruling party.
In a meeting held in Bengaluru, Chief Minister D. S. Shivakumar urged ministers to "gear up" for the polls, stressing the importance of early groundwork and voter outreach.
The CM highlighted that local bodies play a pivotal role in implementing state schemes, and a strong performance could consolidate the party’s position ahead of the next state elections.
He instructed the ministers to coordinate with district officials, set up campaign teams, and ensure that all necessary resources are mobilised by the end of the month.
In a meeting held in Bengaluru, Chief Minister D. S. Shivakumar urged ministers to "gear up" for the polls, stressing the importance of early groundwork and voter outreach.
The CM highlighted that local bodies play a pivotal role in implementing state schemes, and a strong performance could consolidate the party’s position ahead of the next state elections.
He instructed the ministers to coordinate with district officials, set up campaign teams, and ensure that all necessary resources are mobilised by the end of the month.