2001 Bangalore Mahanagara Palike election

The 2001 Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BMP) election was a pivotal municipal election held in Bangalore, Karnataka, on April 21, 2001. This election was conducted to select representatives for the city's urban local body, the Bangalore Mahanagara Palike, which governs the civic administration of Bangalore, the state capital. The election was noteworthy for its introduction of the electronic voting machine (EVM) system, marking a significant advancement in the electoral process. The dominant political parties in this election included the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, each vying for control amid rising urban challenges. The results significantly impacted local governance and set the stage for subsequent political developments in Bangalore.