Delhi Mayor and Deputy Mayor Election Scheduled
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has announced that the election for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be held on November 14 at the Aruna Asaf Ali Sabhagar, Civic Centre, New Delhi. This election was initially planned for April but was postponed.
Election Details
The election will take place at 2:00 p.m., followed by several other meetings of the Corporation at the same venue throughout the afternoon.
Controversy Surrounding MCD Elections
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for conducting what she calls an “illegal, unconstitutional, and undemocratic” MCD standing committee election. She argues that only the Mayor has the authority to call such elections under the Municipal Corporation Act of 1957.
The BJP’s Sunder Singh won the recent standing committee election, which was boycotted by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The election was held under Additional Commissioner Jitendra Yadav, in the absence of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Legal Actions
Atishi has announced plans to challenge the election in the Supreme Court, asserting that the power to call meetings lies solely with the Mayor. Mayor Shelly Oberoi also criticized the Commissioner’s order, labeling the election as “illegal and unconstitutional.”
Doubts Revealed
Delhi Mayor -: The Delhi Mayor is the head of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, responsible for overseeing the city’s local government and services.
Deputy Mayor -: The Deputy Mayor assists the Mayor in their duties and can take over if the Mayor is unavailable.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) -: The MCD is the local government body responsible for providing civic services and infrastructure in Delhi.
Aruna Asaf Ali Sabhagar -: This is a hall or auditorium located in the Civic Centre of New Delhi where important meetings and events are held.
Civic Centre -: The Civic Centre is a large building in New Delhi that houses the offices of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
Atishi -: Atishi is a politician from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and currently serves as the Chief Minister of Delhi.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India.
AAP -: AAP stands for Aam Aadmi Party, a political party in India known for its focus on anti-corruption and good governance.
Supreme Court -: The Supreme Court is the highest judicial court in India, which makes important legal decisions for the country.