Preparations Intensify for Delhi Mayoral Elections
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Synopsis
As the Municipal Corporation of Delhi prepares for the upcoming elections on April 25, political parties are intensifying their strategies to elect the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor, with transparency and civic improvement being key focal points.
Key Takeaways
- Efforts are underway for seamless elections in Delhi.
- Major political parties are actively engaging their members.
- Voting will be conducted through a secret ballot.
- Citizens express heightened awareness about civic conditions.
- The Mayor and Deputy Mayor play crucial roles in urban governance.
New Delhi, April 17 (NationPress) Efforts are in full swing to ensure the seamless execution of the elections for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) scheduled for April 25.
Political factions are competing to secure victories for their candidates and devising strategic plans to achieve that goal.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Congress are actively conducting meetings with their leaders and party members in preparation for the elections.
AAP aims to maintain the Mayoral position, while the BJP is determined to seize it.
In the MCD, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected by councillors, 10 members of Parliament, and some nominated members from the Legislative Assembly.
The voting will be conducted through a secret ballot, with measures in place this time to ensure transparency.
The nomination period for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor roles commenced on April 16 and will conclude on April 21.
Political analysts suggest that candidate names could be revealed within the next couple of days.
The citizens of Delhi are keenly observing who will become the next Mayor and Deputy Mayor, especially regarding improvements in the city’s cleanliness system, drainage, road conditions, and other civic amenities.
Residents appear to be more vigilant and informed this time around.
The election process for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor is not merely formal; it plays a crucial role in maintaining the capital.
The BJP's double-engine government at both the Delhi and national levels is making every effort to secure victory in the Mayoral elections.
Importantly, Delhi Mayor Mahesh Khichi, an AAP councillor, recently reached out to Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting the removal of MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar. This plea followed Kumar's decision to impose a garbage user fee on property tax payers and increase the commercial license fee. Khichi accused the Commissioner of making unilateral decisions.
Interestingly, just days later, the Mayor and the Commissioner were seen together at an event celebrating the birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar.
