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Delhi MCD By-Elections: 12-Ward Battle Tests BJP's Rekha Gupta Leadership

Delhi is witnessing crucial MCD by-elections across 12 wards today. The BJP-led government under Rekha Gupta faces its first major electoral test since taking power. Both BJP and AAP deployed their top leaders during intense campaigning across the city. These by-elections will determine whether BJP can secure absolute majority in the civic body.

Key Points: Delhi MCD By-Elections 12 Wards BJP AAP Congress Contest

  • BJP needs 12-0 sweep to achieve absolute majority in 250-member House
  • AAP aims to regain political ground lost in recent Assembly elections
  • Congress making all-out efforts to remain relevant in Delhi politics
  • By-elections necessitated after 11 councillors became MLAs including CM Gupta
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MCD by-elections to be held in 12 wards today, results on Dec 3

Crucial MCD by-elections in 12 wards today with results on Dec 3. BJP aims for majority, AAP seeks comeback, Congress fights for relevance in Delhi civic battle.

"The BJP is aiming for a 12-0 sweep in Sunday's by-elections to reach the absolute majority mark - Article"

New Delhi, Nov 30

By-elections to pick new councillors in 12 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will be held on Sunday in a triangular contest seen as a virtual referendum on the performance of the BJP-led Rekha Gupta government in the Capital.

The results of the by-elections will be declared on December 3.

Earlier, the campaign for the by-elections saw both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) put their best efforts to influence voters. Chief Minister Gupta led the BJP’s charge while former CM and AAP leader Atishi led the campaign for her party.

Senior leaders from both parties fanned out across the city, making appeals as they sought to secure support in the closely watched civic contest.

As many as 53 candidates are in the fray for the 12 seats. The BJP held nine out of the 12 vacant wards where the by-election is scheduled. The last civic elections were held on 250 seats in December 2022. After several changes in party position, the current MCD House has 115 BJP councillors.

The BJP is aiming for a 12-0 sweep in Sunday’s by-elections to reach the absolute majority mark of 125 in the 250-member civic House. A good performance by the BJP is expected to add to the stature of Chief Minister Gupta and present a positive public report card for her e-bus, health and insurance welfare schemes and arrangements for Chhath devotees.

The contest is crucial for the AAP, too, as it has 99 councillors at present and wants to regain the ground lost in city politics after yielding power to the BJP in the Assembly elections in February this year.

The Congress is also making all-out efforts to win a few wards in the by-elections as it wants to remain relevant in city politics, currently dominated by the BJP and the AAP.

The by-elections were necessitated after councillors from these seats were elected to Parliament and the Delhi Assembly in the past 12 months. Eleven councillors, including CM Gupta, were elected as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).

The Dwarka-B ward has been vacant since last year after the BJP's Kamaljeet Sehrawat was elected as a Member of Parliament from West Delhi. The vacant wards include Mundka, Shalimar Bagh-B, Ashok Vihar, Chandni Chowk, Chandni Mahal, Dwarka B, Dichaon Kalan, Naraina, Sangam Vihar-A, Dakshin Puri (SC), Greater Kailash, and Vinod Nagar.

These wards fall under key Assembly constituencies such as Mundka, Wazirpur, Matiala, Najafgarh, Rajender Nagar, Deoli, and Patparganj.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a resident of Dwarka, we've been without proper representation since Kamaljeet Sehrawat became MP. Hope this election brings someone who will focus on local issues like garbage disposal and water supply. The big parties need to deliver on ground level problems.
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Arjun K
BJP aiming for 12-0 sweep seems ambitious. While their e-bus initiative is good, many colonies still face sanitation issues. AAP should focus more on constructive work rather than just opposing everything. Let's see what Delhi decides!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Congress trying to make a comeback. Delhi politics has become so bipolar between BJP and AAP. Hope whichever party wins actually works for better roads and cleaner neighborhoods. The basic amenities matter most to common people.
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Vikram M
The Chhath arrangements mentioned were actually quite good this year. If BJP can maintain that level of work, they might get the sweep they're hoping for. But AAP still has strong support in many areas. Tough fight ahead! 🗳️
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Michael C
Respectfully, I feel both major parties are focusing too much on political one-upmanship. We need councillors who will address everyday issues - parking problems, street lighting, and timely garbage collection. Hope voters choose wisely.

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