A heated political battle erupted in Delhi’s MCD House as the election for the vacant seat in the Standing Committee proceeded despite the AAP’s boycott and the Mayor’s claim of it being unconstitutional. The LG overruled the Mayor’s decision, leading to the election being held under the supervision of an Additional Commissioner.
Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi has condemned the order issued by the Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena directing the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct the Standing Committee election on September 27, calling it ‘illegal’ and ‘unconstitutional’. The AAP leader alleges that the BJP is trying to manipulate the election process by forcing an early vote and that the LG has no power to interfere in the functioning of the House.
