After months of postponement, Delhi Mayoral Election on Nov 14

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Monday (November 4) cleared the air over the final conduction of the mayor elections that have been stalled for a long time. In a statement released, the civic body announced that the polls for the same will be held on November 14 since the legal and administrative lacunae have been sorted out.

It is pertinent to note that the elections for the mayoral position have faced an unexpected snag due to administrative and legal issues. The elections continued to be



extended for a long time due to the inability to appoint the presiding officer, which could have only been done with the necessary consultation of the Chief Minister. However, during that time, as the then-CM Arvind Kejriwal was in judicial custody, the Lieutenant Governor declined to move forward with the election process. The delay had led to repeated protests and disruptions in the MCD House by opposition councillors.

However, now after seven months of delay, the poll procedure will be held on November 14.