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6d ago

AAP Withdraws from Delhi Mayoral Race, BJP Secures Uncontested Victory

The BJP is set to reclaim control of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, marking the establishment of a 'triple-engine' government in the capital.

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In 2022, AAP won the civic polls. (HT PHOTO)
BJP candidates Raja Iqbal Singh and Jai Bhagwan Yadav along with other BJP leaders ahead of filing their nomination papers at the Civic Center. (Sanchit Khanna/HT photo)
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Overview

  • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced its withdrawal from the April 25 mayoral election, citing alleged horse-trading by the BJP and its own lack of majority in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
  • The BJP has nominated Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh for mayor and Jai Bhagwan Yadav for deputy mayor, ensuring an uncontested victory for the party.
  • Defections from AAP councillors over recent months have shifted the balance of power, giving the BJP a majority in the 274-member MCD electoral college.
  • AAP leaders accused the BJP of using unethical tactics to secure defections but pledged to serve as a strong opposition while holding the BJP accountable for municipal governance.
  • The MCD, a key municipal authority with an annual budget exceeding ₹17,000 crore, will hold its mayoral elections during its ordinary meeting on April 25 at 2 pm.