Bengaluru civic polls: Congress sounds poll bugle, starts distribution of candidate forms; Rs 50k fee fixed

The Congress has begun accepting applications for aspiring candidates for the upcoming Greater Bengaluru City Corporation elections, signaling readiness for the long-delayed polls. Applications are due by January 15, with a fee of Rs 50,000 for general candidates and Rs 25,000 for SC/ST applicants. The party also aims to hold Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections within three months.