In view of Government of Karnataka's continued reluctance to hold immediate elections to the BBMP, Loksatta Party Karnataka has decided to express its anguish via a mock election to be conducted on Sunday, 21st of February 2010 - the earlier notified date for the elections, which has now been postponed. Loksatta will open a mock polling booth at Town Hall at 10:00 AM and conduct the proceedings of an election during the day.

The program is intended to highlight the casual attitude of the Government towards operationalising grassroots democracy. Speaking on behalf of all the citizens of Namma Bengaluru, who are unrepresented in BBMP for more than three years, Loksatta intends to send a loud and clear message to the Government to fulfill its constitutional obligation and adhere to High Court ruling by conducting local body elections before March 30th, 2010.

Loksatta has invited all the political parties, Resident Welfare Associations, Civic Organisations to participate in the mock elections and reaffirm their demand for early elections to the BBMP. Jaagte Raho!, Smart Vote and others have expressed their support for this cause. A number of prominent citizens of Bangalore will also participate in the mock polls. Loksatta invites you, your photographers and camera men to the event. Please contact C N Deepak (9449559451) or Ramalakshmi K (98458 48746) for any details or clarification.