The results of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's ad-hoc and special committees elections have been announced in the capital, Delhi. These elections witnessed a close contest between various parties.
MCD Committees Election: The results of the ad-hoc and special committees elections of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have been declared. This time, the elections not only created new equations in Delhi's local politics, but the presence of smaller parties and independent candidates also posed a challenge to the larger parties. The Indraprastha Vikas Party (IVP) recorded a surprising victory in the Assurance Committee, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) captured several key committees, including the Law Committee.
Assurance Committee: Strong performance by IVP
The Indraprastha Vikas Party (IVP), a relatively new name in Delhi's politics, was in the limelight this time in the Special Assurance Committee. The party's candidate, Himani Jain, surprised everyone by winning the post of Chairperson.
- Chairperson: Himani Jain (IVP)
- Total Votes: 22
- IVP: 12
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): 11
This victory proved that smaller parties are now also playing a decisive role in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Meanwhile, Braham Singh of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the post of Vice-Chairman.
- Vice-Chairman: Braham Singh (BJP)
- Total Votes: 22
- BJP: 13
- AAP: 9
This seat was a morale booster for the BJP.
Law Committee: BJP maintained its dominance
- Chairperson: Ritu Goel (BJP)
- Total Votes: 39
- BJP: 23
- AAP: 16
The post of Vice-Chairperson also went to the BJP
- Vice-Chairperson: Aarti Chawla (BJP)
- Total Votes: 39
- BJP: 23
- AAP: 16
High Powered Property Tax Committee: Close Contest
- Vice-Chairperson: Renu Chaudhary (BJP)
- BJP: 7
- AAP: 6
Municipal Accounts Committee: BJP shines again
- Chairperson: Satya Sharma
- Vice-Chairperson: Renu Aggarwal (BJP)
- Total Votes: 18
- BJP: 11
- AAP: 7
These results reflect the BJP's organizational skills and influence among the councilors. IVP's victory is an indication that regional and new parties can now come into a decisive role. The victory in the Law Committee and Tax Committee makes it clear that the BJP still maintains a b hold at the local body level.
