The independent candidates despite remaining in large number in the
fray in the elections to over 4,976 Urban Local Bodies have managed to
secure only 776 seats and swept in as many as 12 civic bodies, including
that of Belgaum City Corporation.
According to State Election
Commission sources, the independents have won 12 civic bodies,
including Belgaum City Corporation and five town panchayats and three
TMCs. However, the independents are expected to play a crucial role in
over 74 ULBs in the state where no political parties have won majority.
However the independents have swept the election in as many as 12 ULBs
including Belgaum City Corporation, and other civic bodies including at
Kudligi, Bhatkal, Nippani, Gokak 31-31, Chikkodi, Khanapura, Sadalaga,
Raibag and Konnur.
