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6d ago

AAP Withdraws from Delhi Mayoral Election, BJP Set for Unopposed Victory

AAP cites loss of majority due to defections and pledges to serve as a principled opposition in the MCD.

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In 2022, AAP won the civic polls. (HT PHOTO)
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Raja Iqbal Singh. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Overview

  • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced its decision to not contest the April 25 Delhi mayoral election, formally withdrawing on the final day for nominations.
  • AAP attributed its withdrawal to the loss of majority in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), following defections of councillors to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
  • The BJP, now holding 135 of 274 votes in the MCD electoral college, has nominated Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh for mayor and Jai Bhagwan Yadav for deputy mayor, both running unopposed.
  • AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi accused the BJP of engineering defections through alleged horse-trading and unethical practices.
  • With the BJP poised to consolidate control over Delhi’s municipal governance, AAP has vowed to hold the party accountable as a strong opposition.