The past year tested Bengaluru’s resilience, overshadowing civic authorities’ strides. Early debates revolved around mandating 60% Kannada on private nameboards. By year-end, BBMP marked four years without elected representatives, with the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, likely delaying council formation further.

The city grappled with an intense summer as over 7,000 borewells ran dry, leaving many homes without water. Temperatures soared to 38°C, the second-highest in eight years. Rains brought destruction, particularly in May, August, and October. Despite claims of fixing potholes, the problem resurfaced. The collapse of a six-storey building in Babusapalya killed nine workers, sparking public outcry. BDA, still using the 2015 Revised Master Plan, failed to regulate urban expansion but moved swiftly to privatize seven community complexes.

Amid setbacks, some progress stood out. BBMP set a record, collecting ₹4,200 crore in property tax. Infrastructure plans, including elevated corridors and tunnel roads worth ₹1 lakh crore, were announced. White-topping of 138 km of roads began, with promises to asphalt 390 km. Namma Metro achieved milestones, completing underground tunnels and extensions but missed opening the RV Road-Bommasandra yellow line.

BWSSB’s Cauvery 5th stage added 750 MLD to peripheral areas. Talks of a second airport surfaced, though specifics remain unclear. BBMP replaced manual Khata with e-Khata, yet complaints persisted. The Congress government failed to prove corruption allegations within BBMP, despite extensive probes.

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