Showdown at the MCD: AAP vs BJP in a Pivotal Mayoral Election

The upcoming mayoral election pits AAP's Mahesh Khichi against BJP's Kishan Lal. Former East Delhi mayor Satya Sharma will preside over the proceedings. Political dynamics have shifted, with AAP's seat count dropping and BJP gaining ground. This election decides a truncated term for the new mayor.

In a tension-filled mayoral election scheduled for Thursday, AAP's Mahesh Khichi faces off against BJP's Kishan Lal under the supervision of Satya Sharma. Sharma, a former East Delhi mayor and BJP councillor, returns to oversee voting activities, emphasizing the high stakes of this political contest.

The new mayor will serve a reduced term, attributed to ongoing political conflicts. AAP, which previously ended the BJP's long-standing dominance in the MCD, has seen its seat count diminish, now holding 125 seats—a dip below the majority mark, with BJP's tally increasing to 113.

Previous elections were marred by controversy, particularly over the selection of aldermen, leading to delays and heightened political drama. As tensions linger, Thursday's election, postponed from earlier this year, promises another intense session amid ongoing disputes between AAP and BJP.

(With inputs from agencies.)