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Justices questioned the use of executive powers for MCD elections, emphasising that democracy is at risk if electoral processes are interrupted by the LG.

SC Questions Delhi LG's Urgency in MCD Standing Committee Election

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Oct 4, 2024

Sumit Saxena

Following MCD Mayor Shelly Oberoi adjourning elections due to disputes over councillor frisking, LG VK Saxena ordered elections to proceed on Friday. This decision led to the appointment of a new presiding officer for the vote. The BJP accused the AAP of avoiding the election process, with plans to legally challenge the mayor's actions, as the election aims to fill a key vacancy on the MCD standing committee.

LG Directs to Hold Polls to MCD's Standing Committee Seat on Friday Amid High Voltage Drama; AAP Miffed

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Sep 27, 2024

PTI

The Delhi LG's last-minute decision to appoint deputy commissioners as presiding officers for the MCD elections has resolved the uncertainty caused by Mayor Shelly Oberoi's refusal to act. Oberoi has criticised the election process for its inadequate notice period for nominations and has called for a delay.

MCD Ward Committee Poll: LG Intervenes, Appoints Presiding Officers; Election on Schedule

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Sep 4, 2024

PTI

President Droupadi Murmu has delegated to the Delhi LG the authority to form and appoint members to statutory bodies and commissions as per law enacted by Parliament. This delegation, specified in a recent notification, could intensify the existing conflict between the Delhi government and LG.

President Delegates Delhi LG Power To Constitute Any Authority, Statutory Body, Appoint Members To Boards

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Sep 4, 2024

ANI

An order from Delhi LG has enforced the scheduled elections for the MCD's 12 zonal bodies, despite the Mayor's objections. The Mayor has questioned the fairness of the election process due to inadequate time for nominations. The order specifies that the Deputy Commissioners will act as presiding officers and requires that the elections be conducted transparently.

MCD Ward Committee Election Commences Amid Heavy Security Deployment

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Sep 4, 2024

PTI

The party heading the MCD shared a video showing a BJP councillor picking up the ballot box meant for the election of Standing Committee members.

MCD Standing Committee polls: AAP accuses BJP of stealing Ballot box

Feb 23, 2023

AAP holds 'padyatras' in all Delhi assembly constituencies against BJP for delaying MCD mayor polls

Jan 28, 2023

Plea for MCD mayoral election: SC to list for hearing petition of AAP candidate on Feb 3

Jan 27, 2023

Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said Delhi LG has been interfering in the government's work that is causing inconvenience to the people of Delhi. My intention was to sort out the issues, which is why I carried copies of the Constitution, Motor Vehicles Act, School Education Act, and Supreme Court judgement.

Several of LG's decisions illegal in light of 2018 SC decision: Arvind Kejriwal

Jan 13, 2023

MCD mayor poll: LG appoints BJP councillor as presiding officer, AAP hits back

Jan 5, 2023

Model Code of Conduct imposed for MCD polls lifted: SEC

Dec 12, 2022

Days after MCD defeat, Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta resigns

Dec 11, 2022

MCD polls was the toughest contested by AAP so far: Kejriwal

Dec 10, 2022

MCD polls: 784 candidates lose security deposit

Dec 8, 2022

Thank you Delhi for bringing change: Kejriwal on AAP winning MCD polls

'Need blessings of centre and PM': Kejriwal after AAP MCD win

Dec 7, 2022

MCD poll: Band Baaja and Dance at AAP office as party crosses magic figure

Dec 7, 2022

AAP's transgender candidate Bobi wins from Sultanpuri A

'Dedicate my victory to...': Meet AAP's transgender candidate Bobi who defeated Congress in MCD polls

Dec 7, 2022

AAP wins Delhi MCD polls, dislodges BJP after 15 years:

Dec 7, 2022

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