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MCD by-election: There is MCD by-election in 12 wards on Sunday (30 November) in Delhi. There is a direct contest between AAP and BJP in the elections. After the massive victory in Delhi Assembly elections, MCD by-election is a litmus test for BJP.
MCD by-election: There is MCD by-election in 12 wards on Sunday (30 November) in Delhi. There is a direct contest between AAP and BJP in the elections. After the massive victory in Delhi Assembly elections, MCD by-election is a litmus test for BJP. Delhi State Election Commission said that voting will start at 7.30 am on November 30 at 143 polling stations in 580 polling stations. Voting will end at 5.30 pm. A total of 2,320 polling personnel along with 2,265 personnel, 580 home guards and 13 companies of Central Armed Police Forces will be deployed during the elections. 51 candidates including 26 women are in the fray. BJP has fielded maximum 8 women candidates. After this there is AAP (6) and Congress (5). This election is being closely monitored as there is once again a contest between AAP and BJP after the assembly elections held in February.
Tough competition on Shalimar Bagh and Dwarka seats
The saffron party won 48 out of 70 constituencies and returned to power in Delhi after 27 years, ousting AAP. Of the 12 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), nine were earlier with the BJP and three with the AAP. It will be a battle of prestige for BJP on seats like Shalimar Bagh and Dwarka B. Rekha Gupta was a councilor from Shalimar Bagh B ward before winning the assembly elections and becoming the Chief Minister of Delhi. Dwarka B ward was earlier represented by BJP’s West Delhi Lok Sabha MP Kamaljit Sehrawat. After losing power in Delhi, AAP is trying to harm BJP by increasing the number of wards in its account. However, in a shock to the party on the eve of the by-elections, its senior leader and two-time MLA Rajesh Gupta joined the BJP.
Counting of votes will take place on December 3
Officials said that the voting process will be monitored through webcasting. QR codes displayed at polling stations will allow voters to give immediate online feedback after casting their vote. Each ward will have a model polling booth as well as a ‘Pink Booth’ to improve the voting experience and promote inclusive participation. This booth will be completely managed by women. This booth has been designed to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for voters. Delhi State Election Commission has set up 10 strong rooms-cum-counting centers to store sealed EVMs after voting. Counting of votes will take place on December 3.
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