Delhi civic body fails to elect mayor again

February 06, 2023 12:36

The municipal house failed to elect a mayor for the third time in a month after ruckus erupted over the nominated members being allowed to vote in the election to the post.

"Municipal house in Delhi adjourned till next date," Presiding Officer Satya Sharma said.

Soon after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) house assembled around 11:30 am, after a delay of half an hour, Sharma announced that elections to the posts of mayor, deputy mayor and standing committee members will be held simultaneously.

"Aldermen will be allowed to vote in the elections for mayor, deputy mayor and standing committee members," she said.

The announcement drew protests from AAP councillors.

arty leader Mukesh Goel said aldermen can't vote. To this, Sharma said, "People have sent you here to serve them, let the election be held."

Following this, the house was adjourned briefly.

This is the third session of the house after the December 4 municipal polls.

The first two sessions -- held on January 6 and January 24 -- were adjourned by the presiding officer without electing a mayor following a ruckus and acrimonious exchanges between the members of the BJP and the AAP.

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