Bengaluru, March 13 -- The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024, which proposes the decentralisation of governance in Bengaluru City through multiple corporations, was passed in the Legislative Council on Wednesday.

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 Gowda laid the foundation for the old city."

"Bengaluru is a global city today due to the contribution of many people in the past. It needs to wear a new look. This Bill has been formulated after a lot of deliberations," he added.

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