Congress' 'Op Hastha' to poach rival MLAs, maximise LS prospects

This strategic move is expected to not only bolster Congress's chances in the long-awaited local body elections, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) council and zilla and taluk panchayats, but also potentially influence the political landscape. However, the BBMP polls could face further delays as BJP is contemplating legal action over the new ward delimitation exercise.