Replying to the Council members who raised some concerns on the Bill, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, said, "The Opposition members have given good suggestions. We are trying to lay a foundation for the future Bengaluru City like Kempe
"This bill is in the interest of the people of Bengaluru. This bill is in interest of governance, administration, investments, employment," the Minister told reporters.
The Bill proposed a Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) headed by the Chief Minister Siddaramiah. The bill stated that GBA would have administrative, planning and executive powers over the city.
Speaking after tabling the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 in the Legislative Assembly, he said, "Bengaluru belongs to everyone. We will factor in opinions and suggestions of all leaders and stakeholders before finalising the Bill." Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, BJP MLAs Ashwathnaray