Wed Sep 04 20:12:57 UTC 2024: – BJP emerged victorious in the zonal committee elections at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, winning in seven of the 12 zones
– AAP won in the remaining zones
– BJP won the posts of chairperson, deputy chairperson, and Standing Committee member in the seven zones they emerged victorious in
– AAP challenged the authority of the Lieutenant-Governor to appoint 10 aldermen in the MCD House, but faced a setback in the Supreme Court ruling
– By-election set to be held for a vacant seat in the Standing Committee, which could shift the balance of power between BJP and AAP
– Cross-voting observed in Narela, Shahdara (South), and South zones
– BJP councillors celebrated their victory at the MCD headquarters with slogans and sweets distribution.

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