Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party Challenges Centralised GBA Governance, Launches Mission 50 for Citizen-Led City Administration
Bengaluru, January 16, 2026:
The Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party (BNP), India’s first city-centric political party, on Thursday strongly questioned the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s (GBA) centralised model of governance and proposed empowered Area Sabhas as the most effective and democratic framework for Bengaluru’s long-term development. The party also announced its Mission 50 campaign for the upcoming GBA elections, expressing confidence of winning at least 50 wards to influence policy-making and institutionalise neighbourhood-level accountability.
Positioning itself as a governance-first alternative to traditional political parties, BNP said its leadership comprises civic activists, urban professionals, entrepreneurs, and grassroots organisers committed to practical, citizen-driven solutions. The party believes securing 50 wards will provide the critical strength required to drive decentralised decision-making within the Corporation.
At the heart of BNP’s Mission 50 is the revival of Area Sabhas, as mandated under the 74th Constitutional Amendment, which the party says have been systematically weakened or ignored by successive governments.
Founder and General Secretary Srikanth Narasimhan said Bengaluru, despite being a global economic hub, continues to be governed with outdated systems. He noted that the GBA transition has created confusion rather than clarity, concentrating power at the state level instead of empowering citizens. BNP, he said, aims to introduce professional management practices in public administration, with strict accountability, timelines, and transparent governance through Area Sabhas.
BNP stated it has active ward teams in over 75 wards and more than 1,000 members supported by 50,000 volunteers. Even without elected representatives, BNP-backed citizen groups reportedly resolve multiple civic issues daily, reinforcing the party’s claim that its credibility lies in action rather than promises.
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