Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that local body elections, including for Bengaluru's five new corporations, will be held this year. The government postponed elections to the erstwhile BBMP since 2020. The new corporations will comprise 369 wards. Shivakumar stated the ruling Congress is confident following recent successes and highlighted the government's project delivery. Ticket applications are due January 15, with fees contributing to party offices.