In 2025, Bengaluru's governance changed drastically. The city moved to a setup of five corporations, plus a new city-wide body called the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). This is the first time all city parastatals like BDA, BWSSB, BMRCL, and the police work together. The new system started in September 2025, but the city marked five years without elected councils. The governance debate dates back to 2007, when the BJP-JDS government expanded the civic limits and formed BBMP. The Congress disagreed, calling BBMP unmanageable, and pushed for multiple corporations in 2014. For over ten years, no major changes happened due to differing political views. In 2024, the Congress government introduced the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, passed in March 2025, creating the current system. Though facing court challenges, five corporations began operating with appointed commissioners. A crucial question remains: will the changes improve governance quality? With all agencies now cooperating, experts hope for a positive impact. Elections are due after five years without voter-elected councils. The government has promised the Supreme Court to finalize ward delimitation by November 15, 2025, and issue ward reservation lists by December 15, 2025. The GBA has notified 369 wards across five corporations, doubling the previous number. However, OBC groups object to the reservation roster based on the Justice K. Bhaktavatsala Commission's report, arguing that legally required political backwardness tests were not done. They want a new commission, which could delay polls. Despite the hurdles, discussions in the State Cabinet suggest civic polls might happen in April or May 2026. Bengaluru awaits its chance to finally elect local leaders after a long wait.