AAP's Mahesh Khichi Elected as Delhi's First Dalit Mayor

Khichi wins by a narrow three-vote margin after a contentious election process.

Mahesh Khichi of the Aam Aadmi Party narrowly defeated BJP's Kishan Lal by three votes to become the new Mayor of Delhi.
The election was marked by a walkout from Congress members, who demanded a full one-year term for the Dalit mayor.
Khichi's tenure will last only five months due to delays caused by political disputes and procedural issues.
Congress councillor Sabila Begum resigned from the party to vote for the AAP candidate, citing disagreements with Congress's walkout strategy.
The election saw significant cross-voting, with AAP members allegedly voting for the BJP, leading to internal party tensions.