India, March 15 -- Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar admitted in the Legislative Council on Friday that a powerful mafia dictates garbage collection in the city. He assured that the government is working on a long-term solution to tackle the issue.

Shivakumar, who also oversees Bengaluru's development, said a detailed plan would be presented in the Council on Monday, Deccan Herald reported. He explained that waste collection was divided into 89 packages over the years, making it difficult to streamline operations. The issue is also under the Karnataka High Court's scrutiny, and the government is waiting for its directions.

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