India, May 16 -- Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka on Thursday launched a sharp critique of the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government's proposal to divide Bengaluru into three municipal corporations, warning that the move would weaken the city's governance and undermine its economic fabric.

Addressing the media, Ashoka accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar of dismantling the city's legacy and sabotaging the vision of founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda. "They are reducing Greater Bengaluru to Quarter Bengaluru," he said, referring to the Congress-led government's push for trifurcation, Deccan Herald reported

Ashoka argued that splitting the city would not lead to improved administration or financial effici...