The recently concluded Assembly election was notable for three developments. One, the State recorded a high turnout of over 70 per cent and even normally apathetic Bangalore recorded 57.3 per cent (up from 47 per cent last time). Secondly, in Bangalore there was noticeable, visible civic activism (certainly on TV channels and local print media) due to the entry of the newly formed Bangalore Political Action Committee (BPAC). Lastly, in Bangalore the Lok Satta party fielded 24 candidates positioning itself as a party with a difference with a clarion call for good governance.
The State seems to be relieved. . .
