Delhi MCD Bye-Election 2025: 75 Lakh Voters To Elect Representatives In 12 Wards Today; All You Need To Know About Crucial Poll
Delhi is set to witness a crucial bye-election today, as 75 lakh voters will head to the polls to elect representatives in 12 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The bye-election, which has been a subject of intense campaigning, is seen as a litmus test for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for next year.
The bye-election, which was necessitated due to the death of several councillors, will be held in 12 wards across the city, including in the densely populated areas of Rohini, Dwarka, and Shahdara. The AAP, which has been in power in Delhi since 2015, is seen as a strong contender in the bye-election, with party leaders claiming that they have a clear edge over their BJP rivals.
The BJP, however, is not giving up without a fight, and has been aggressively campaigning in the affected wards. The party has been trying to capitalize on the AAP's recent string of defeats in the Assembly by-elections in other parts of the country.
According to the Delhi State Election Commission, over 75 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in the bye-election, which is expected to be a closely contested affair. The polling process is set to begin at 8 am and will continue until 5:30 pm.
The results of the bye-election are expected to be declared on November 2, and will be keenly watched by political observers and analysts. The outcome of the poll will have significant implications for the AAP and the BJP, and will set the tone for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
