Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that all local body elections in the state are scheduled for 2026. He also indicated that Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections might occur within the next two to three months, with party leaders instructed to prepare. Shivakumar highlighted the Congress government's commitment to good governance, citing achievements like the Global Investors Meet and fulfillment of electoral promises, and expressed confidence in implementing planned programs for the new year.