Delhi Mayor's Refusal Puts MCD Ward Committee Elections on Hold

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi refused to appoint presiding officers for the MCD ward committee elections, citing an undemocratic process. The elections scheduled for September 4 are likely postponed. Oberoi received complaints about insufficient time for nominations, further complicating the election timeline and affecting civic services.

Raising fresh doubts over the impending MCD ward committee elections, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi has refused to appoint presiding officers, labeling the process as undemocratic.

This decision comes just a day before the planned September 4 elections, which now face inevitable postponement. Without presiding officers, polling cannot proceed.

Mayor Oberoi has instructed MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar to restart the election procedure and allow at least a week for nominations. She emphasized that this time is crucial for maintaining a fair democratic process. This delay, however, has already led to disruptions in civic services and sparked accusations from the opposition of deliberate postponement.

(With inputs from agencies.)