2015 Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike election

The 2015 Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) election, held on August 22, 2015, was a significant civic election in Bengaluru, India, for the governing body of the city. This election was conducted to select representatives for the city’s municipal corporation, which is responsible for urban governance and public services in Bengaluru. The election attracted considerable attention due to issues such as urban infrastructure, waste management, and housing, as Bengaluru is one of India’s rapidly urbanizing cities. Political parties, including the Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), contested for control of the BBMP, highlighting the growing importance of local governance in urban development. The election resulted in a coalition of parties, reflecting the dynamic political landscape of the metropolis.