Supreme Court suspects Karnataka government of ‘delaying tactics’ but extends Bengaluru civic polls’ deadline to August 31
The Supreme Court of India has extended the deadline for Bengaluru civic polls to August 31, citing concerns over potential delaying tactics by the Karnataka government. The court emphasized that this would be the final extension granted. The State government justified the delay by citing manpower issues related to the Census and electoral roll revisions.
- ▪The Supreme Court extended the deadline for Bengaluru civic polls to August 31, 2026.
- ▪Chief Justice Surya Kant expressed concerns about the Karnataka government's delaying tactics.
- ▪The State government cited manpower issues due to the Census and electoral roll revisions as reasons for the extension.
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The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) said the Karnataka government seems to be deploying “delaying tactics” to postpone civic polls in Bengaluru while extending the deadline for the elections by another two months to August 31.Shifting the time limit for the election from June 30 to August 31, the apex court said this would be the State government’s “last chance”, and there would be no further extensions.“The matter gives an unnecessary impression that this is all delaying tactics on the part of the State,” Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, heading a three-judge Bench, remarked. Bengaluru civic polls: Parties divided over timingSenior advocate A.M.
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