Gurugram Municipal Corporation Elections for Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor Cancelled
MCG senior deputy mayor, deputy mayor polls cancelled as mayor skips process
Hindustan Times
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The election for the Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions in the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) was cancelled after Mayor Rajrani Malhotra failed to attend due to illness. The delay adds to the uncertainty surrounding leadership roles within the civic body, which has been pending for months due to various administrative issues.
- 01The election for Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor in Gurugram was cancelled due to the mayor's absence.
- 02Mayor Rajrani Malhotra cited health issues for not attending the election process.
- 03The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was expected to have an advantage in the elections.
- 04The election has faced delays for months due to administrative and legal issues.
- 05Further announcements regarding a new election date are expected soon.
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The election for the Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions in the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), scheduled for Thursday, was cancelled after Mayor Rajrani Malhotra did not attend due to health reasons. Her absence rendered the election process unable to proceed, leading to uncertainty at the venue, the Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA). The contest had drawn significant attention, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expected to have an edge due to its numbers, although internal dynamics and potential cross-voting complicated the outcome. The municipal house consists of 36 councillors, and the election has been pending for months due to administrative and legal delays, impacting the corporation's functioning. Officials indicated that a new election date would be announced following an administrative review, prolonging the uncertainty over key leadership roles within the MCG.
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The cancellation of the election delays the appointment of key leadership positions, which could affect decision-making and governance in Gurugram.
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