MCD: Cong office deserted, AAP's has balloons
December 07, 2022 11:59
Arvind Kejriwal campaigning for the MCD polls last month
Just a few metres away from the Aam Aadmi Party office where preparations for celebrations are in full swing, Delhi Congress office wears a deserted look as the party headed for another drubbing in the MCD election.
AAP wins 75 seats and leads on 60, BJP wins 55 seats and leads on 48 seats as counting continues. Congress wins 4, leads on 5 and Independent candidates win 1 and lead on 2.
The party seemed to have no hopes pinned on the results, as no leader or worker was seen at its local office, Rajiv Bhawan in Rouse Avenue.
However, security in and around the Delhi Congress office has been beefed up to ensure no untoward incident occurs.
AAP and BJP offices, on the other hand, were a study in contrast, where party workers and leaders started gathering early as trends forebode a close fight between the two.
Counting of votes polled in the Delhi Municipal Corporation elections began Wednesday morning amid tight security arrangements.
The high-stakes election to the 250 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi was held on December 4, sealing the electoral fate of 1,349 candidates in voting machines.
A voter turnout of 50.48 per cent was registered in the elections. The results of this election, largely touted as a three-cornered contest among a spirited AAP, a confident BJP, and a hopeful Congress, may have ramifications beyond the national capital. -- PTI
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