BJP’s Pravesh Wahi Elected Delhi Mayor, Monika Pant Deputy Mayor
BJP’s Pravesh Wahi and Monika Pant have been elected as Delhi’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor, respectively, in the MCD polls held today. This marks a significant win for BJP amid AAP’s decision not to contest.
Election Details
Pravesh Wahi, councillor from Rohini East ward and current Leader of the House in MCD, secured 156 votes, surpassing the required 137 out of 273 total votes in the electoral college (including councillors, MPs, and MLAs). Monika Pant from Anand Vihar ward also won the Deputy Mayor post with 156 votes, supported by 14 Indraprastha Vikas Party councillors alongside BJP’s majority. Congress candidate Hazi Zaraf got nine votes.
Background and Context
BJP nominated Wahi on April 22, anticipating an unchallenged win since AAP abstained, shifting from their hold on the post since November 2024. Nominations were filed on April 23, with the election on April 29 leveraging BJP’s 141 baseline votes.
Reactions and Priorities
Wahi thanked Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and BJP leadership, pledging to “clean Delhi” and drive development in sanitation, health, and infrastructure. This victory strengthens BJP’s control over MCD, the key civic body managing Delhi’s urban services.
