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Bommai Predicts BJP-JD(S) Sweep in Bengaluru After Maharashtra Poll Triumph

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has confidently predicted a victory for the BJP-JD(S) alliance in the upcoming Greater Bengaluru Authority elections, citing the Mahayuti alliance's strong performance in Maharashtra's civic polls. He extended congratulations to key national and state BJP leaders for their role in the Maharashtra results. The elections in Maharashtra, covering 29 civic bodies, were held amidst allegations from the Thackeray camp about the use of erasable ink, though Shiv Sena rejected these claims. Exit polls have indicated a landslide victory for the BJP and Shiv Sena in the Maharashtra polls.

Key Points: BJP-JD(S) Alliance Set for Bengaluru Win, Says Bommai

  • Mahayuti alliance leads in Maharashtra civic polls
  • Bommai predicts BJP-JD(S) win in Bengaluru
  • Allegations of erasable ink surface
  • Polling held for 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra
  • Exit polls predict landslide for BJP-Shiv Sena
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After Mahayuti's good show in Maha, Bommai predicts BJP-JD(S) win in Greater Bengaluru Authority polls

Former CM Basavaraj Bommai forecasts BJP-JD(S) victory in Greater Bengaluru Authority polls following Mahayuti's success in Maharashtra civic elections.

"The victory of the BJP-JD (S) alliance is certain... the beginning of the end for Congress has started. - Basavaraj Bommai"

Bengaluru, Jan 16

As trends predicted a thumping victory for the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra civic polls, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has stated that the BJP and JD alliance will achieve a win in the Greater Bengaluru Authority elections.

Taking to social media X on Friday, BJP MP Bommai stated, "The BJP and the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) have registered massive victories in urban local body elections across Maharashtra, including the prestigious Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, as well as Pune and Nagpur."

Bommai extended "heartfelt" congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who played a key role in this "unprecedented victory", Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Health Minister and BJP National President J. P. Nadda, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

"In the upcoming elections to the five municipal corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) limits, the victory of the BJP-JD (S) alliance is certain. With this election, the beginning of the end for Congress has started," Bommai said.

Trends indicate that Mahayuti has crossed the halfway mark in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, while the Thackeray camp fell short of expectations.

Polling for a total of 2,869 seats across 893 wards in the 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra was held on Thursday.

The political fortune of 15,931 candidates, including nearly 1,700 contestants in Mumbai alone, was decided by the electorate on Thursday.

Exit polls have predicted a landslide victory for the BJP and Shiv Sena in the civic polls in Maharashtra.

Notably, allegations surfaced during polling regarding the use of marker pens or "erasable ink," with some voters claiming the ink could be removed using hand sanitisers.

The Thackeray camp made the erasable ink claim, alleging irregularities. However, Shiv Sena rejected the claim.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a Bengalurean, I just want the civic body to focus on our crumbling infrastructure. Traffic, garbage, and water issues need urgent attention. Hope whichever alliance wins delivers on these basic promises. 🤞
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Vikram M
The claims about erasable ink in Maharashtra are concerning, yaar. Election Commission needs to ensure complete transparency. We can't have doubts about the voting process, no matter which party wins.
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Ananya R
Bommai ji seems very confident! The BJP-JD(S) combo could be strong for Bengaluru. But let's not count chickens before they hatch. Local elections often have surprising results. The real test is solving the city's problems.
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David E
Interesting political dynamics. The shift in alliances shows how regional politics is evolving in India. From an outside perspective, stable local governance is key for a city like Bengaluru which is a major tech hub.
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Siddharth J
While the prediction might be right, I wish leaders would talk more about their plans for the city rather than just victory speeches. We need concrete solutions, not just political one-upmanship. Bengaluru deserves better.

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