The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Only 33% enumeration forms distributed, GBA says polls unlikely on time
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Rishita Khanna
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The Greater Bengaluru Authority is struggling to distribute electoral enumeration forms, with only 33% completed so far. Officials cite a severe manpower shortage and administrative pressure, making it unlikely that civic elections will be held by the Supreme Court's August 31 deadline.
With only 33.23% of enumeration forms distributed across Bengaluru Urban, compared with more than 62% Statewide, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is likely to send another request to the Election Commission of India (ECI), citing manpower crunch and immense pressure on Booth Level Officers.
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