Delhi's MCD Bypolls: Stakes High as BJP and AAP Gird for Battle
Delhi's Municipal Corporation bypolls are scheduled for 12 wards on November 30, with results expected on December 3. The BJP aims to retain dominance, while the Aam Aadmi Party seeks to increase its presence. Nomination procedures commence on November 3, with the code of conduct already in effect.
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The Delhi State Election Commission announced that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi will hold bypolls in 12 wards on November 30, with vote-counting taking place on December 3. This announcement sets the stage for a significant political contest between the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party.
Nomination filing kicks off on November 3 and concludes on November 10, after which papers will undergo scrutiny on November 12. Candidates have until November 15 to withdraw nominations, and voting will occur from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm on polling day.
BJP, holding nine out of the 12 wards, is optimistic about sweeping the bypolls, while AAP is confident of making inroads. The election process includes strict adherence to the model code of conduct and specifies an expenditure ceiling of Rs 8 lakh per candidate.
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