Delhi MCD poll highlights: Nearly 50% voting till 5:30pm; AAP, BJP claim victory
Delhi MCD Election 2022 Election Highlights: Voting for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections is being held on Sunday as over 1.45 crore eligible voters decide the fate of 1,349 candidates for 250 wards.
Delhi MCD Election 2022 Voting Highlights: More than 1.45 crore voters in Delhi are eligible to practice their electoral rights on Sunday in what is being seen as a three-cornered contest with the BJP, AAP, and Congress as the main players. The MCD elections 2022 are the first after the reunification of the three civic bodies of the city. As several services rendered by the Delhi government and the MCD overlap, such as basic education and health care, the AAP hopes to stamp its complete authority over the administration of Delhi with its government in the civic body.
The municipal polls may appear less important than state or national elections but hold far more sway in the everyday life of an urban citizen. For Delhi’s residents, no agency holds more influence on their lives than MCD, which registers births, deaths, and marriages, clears garbage, oversees primary education, provides health care services, maintains colony roads, and runs crematoriums.
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Dec 04, 2022 09:48 PM IST
Delhi Cong chief claims unable to vote, name missing from electoral rolls
Delhi Congress president Anil Kumar Chaudhary said he could not cast his vote in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi elections on Sunday after finding out that his name was missing from the electoral rolls. “My name is neither on the voters' list nor on the deleted list. My wife has voted,” Kumar said at a polling booth in east Delhi's Dallupura.
The complaint submitted by the Delhi Congress alleged that Chaudhary's name was "intentionally" removed from the electoral roll, but not deleted which points towards foul play.
“The BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party have tried to destroy the democratic system of a citizen's right to vote and elect a democratic government,” he said.
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Dec 04, 2022 08:34 PM IST
Both AAP, BJP claim victory in MCD polls
The polls are crucial for the AAP and its leader Arvind Kejriwal as they seek expansion of the party ahead of 2024 general elections in the country. A victory in the MCD polls will not only cement AAP's place in Delhi but will fuel its aspiration to emerge as a serious contender to the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the national scene.
The BJP, which had deployed its top leaders, including national president JP Nadda, 19 Union ministers like Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal and chief ministers of six states in the campaign, is also seeking redemption through a morale-boosting victory.
The party received a drubbing at the hands of AAP in the 2020 Delhi Assembly polls and won just eight of the 70 seats.
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Dec 04, 2022 07:22 PM IST
Nearly 50% voter turnout recorded till 5:30 pm across 250 wards
Following the 2017 MCD election trend in voter turnout, this time as well a lower turnout of nearly 50% polling was registered till 5:30 pm, ANI reported.
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Dec 04, 2022 06:49 PM IST
In 2017, around 53.5 per cent votes were polled in MCD election
The Delhi MCD election turnout in 2017 was recorded around 53.5 per cent votes, PTI reported.
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Dec 04, 2022 06:07 PM IST
Voters keep ‘potable water, broken roads, clogged drains’ in minds while voting
"The main point is corruption should be rooted from the MCD. We need better facilities here. There are problems pertaining to potable water, broken roads and clogged drains. MCD officials often come and dig up the roads around without even thinking about the issues faced by residents because of this," 86-year-old voter Shanti Devi alleges speaking to PTI.
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Dec 04, 2022 05:32 PM IST
Several left disappointed after their names missing from voters' list; BJP complains with SEC
People in North-East Delhi and several other areas complained that their names were not mentioned in the voters' lists. Anil Kumar, the Delhi Congress president, was among those who could not vote after their name was missing from the list, PTI reported.
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Dec 04, 2022 04:44 PM IST
About 45% voter turnout recorded till 4 pm across all wards
As voting for civic body polls in Delhi inches towards its conclusion, around About 45% voter turnout was recorded till 4 pm across all 250 wards.
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Dec 04, 2022 04:21 PM IST
'I cast my vote for cleanliness': First time voters hope for better civic amenities
"I was excited as well as nervous because I had been reading about voting rights and its importance. Today was the first time I cast my vote which was for cleanliness, better education, better parking facilities and against encroachment," 18-year-old Namita, a first time voter said to PTI.
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Dec 04, 2022 03:44 PM IST
In Northwest Delhi, people of Katewara village boycott MCD polls
People of Katewara village in North West district say they have boycotted MCD elections due to a lack of basic amenities like proper roads, drains in the village.
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Dec 04, 2022 03:17 PM IST
MCD is second largest civic body globally after Tokyo metropolitan area
MCD, the second largest civic body in the world after that of Tokyo metropolitan area, was trifurcated in January 2012 during Sheila Dikshit's tenure as chief minister.
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Dec 04, 2022 03:04 PM IST
106-year-old Shanti Bala Vaidya among early voters in Delhi MCD polls
106-year-old Shanti Bala Vaidya at the Deputy Ganj polling station in the Bara Hindu Rao area was among the early voters in Delhi civic body polls, PTI reported. "She has not missed an election since she started voting," said her daughter Kamla. Vaidya only understands Bengali but cannot talk.
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Dec 04, 2022 02:48 PM IST
In Delhi MCD election, nearly 30% of voters turnout recorded till 2 pm
As 1.45 crore eligible voters expected to cast votes in Delhi civic body polls, nearly 30% of voters turnout was recorded till 2 pm.
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Dec 04, 2022 02:34 PM IST
Delhi MCD polls: AAP hopes to win more control over city admin
Ever since its emergence on Delhi’s electoral scene in 2013, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has dominated in the three assembly elections held since. Emerging as the single largest party in 2013…read more.
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Dec 04, 2022 01:53 PM IST
Kejriwal taking credit for MCD's work: Gautam Gambhir
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Gautam Gambhir on Sunday said that the party has "genuinely worked" for the people of Delhi in the last 15 years it has been in power at the city's civic body.
Gambhir also slammed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for 'taking credit' for the work done by the MCD, reported ANI.
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Dec 04, 2022 01:20 PM IST
Model Polling Booth Ward 160 equipped with facilities like waiting area
Voting underway at Model Polling Booth Ward 160 equipped with facilities like waiting area.
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Dec 04, 2022 12:29 PM IST
18% votes cast till 12 pm: 'Smooth polling in all wards'
18% votes cast till 12 pm: ‘Smooth polling in all wards’
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Dec 04, 2022 12:24 PM IST
MCD polls | 5 civic issues in focus as Delhi votes
With Delhi polling for the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) elections, the first since the national capital’s three civic bodies were merged into one earlier this year, voters can easily notice at least five key MCD issues, right as they step out of their homes to exercise their fundamental right. A plethora of civic problems in the city have driven a high-octane battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, and Aam Aadmi Party as they bid on their “creative” solutions to win control over city administration. Read full story
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Dec 04, 2022 12:06 PM IST
BJP's Manoj Tiwari says voters' names deleted: 'Conspiracy'
In Subash Mohalla ward, names of 450 voters have been deleted from the voters list because they support BJP. This is a big conspiracy by the Delhi govt, will complain against this and appeal for cancellation of this polls and re-election: Manoj Tiwari, BJP MP, reported ANI
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Dec 04, 2022 11:43 AM IST
Union minister Meenakashi Lekhi cast her vote at a polling booth in South Extension Part 2
Union minister Meenakashi Lekhi cast her vote for Delhi MCD Election at a polling booth in South Extension Part 2.
“People who call themselves honest will get a befitting reply from people. What AAP ministers are doing inside the jail has come in front of the world” she said, reported ANI.
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Dec 04, 2022 11:12 AM IST
9% voter turnout recorded till 10:30 am in MCD elections
Around 9% of voter turnout recorded till 10:30 am in MCD Elections, said State Election Commission.
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Dec 04, 2022 11:07 AM IST
‘People have to choose which brand of politics they want to follow’ says Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri after casting vote
“These polls are a wake-up call for Delhi. We've to make India a developed country by 2047...Recently a report has predicted that we'll become no. 3 (economy) in next 4-5 years. So people have to choose which brand of politics they want to follow,” said Union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri, reports ANI.
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Dec 04, 2022 11:02 AM IST
‘Vote for the party which does development work and is honest’ says Delhi CM amid MCD polling
I appeal to people to vote in large numbers. We can see there is garbage everywhere. It's an opportunity to clean Delhi. Vote for the party which does development work and is honest. Don't vote for those who are corrupt. We've to clean Delhi in the next 5 years: Delhi CM
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Dec 04, 2022 10:51 AM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, family cast vote for MCD elections
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with his family cast their votes at a polling booth in Civil Lines.
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Dec 04, 2022 10:28 AM IST
Amid polling for MCD, Kejriwal's 'don't vote...' appeal; BJP MP predicts big win
With Delhi witnessing a crucial triangular contest in the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) polls, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday tweeted an appeal with an apparent jibe at rivals. Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is eyeing a win in the civic polls in the national capital to widen its administrative powers. Read full story
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Dec 04, 2022 09:58 AM IST
Delhi Congress chief claims name not in voting list
"My name is neither in the voter list nor in the deleted list. My wife has voted. Officials are checking it," said Delhi Congress president Anil Chaudhary who arrived at a polling booth in Dallupura to cast his vote, reports ANI.
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Dec 04, 2022 09:43 AM IST
Delhi has seen the work of BJP in last 15 years: Former health min Dr Harsh Vardhan
“I have full confidence that a large number of people from Delhi will cast their votes. Under the leadership of PM Modi, BJP has taken the country to new heights, I hope people vote accordingly. Delhi has seen the work of BJP in last 15 years” said Former health min Dr Harsh Vardhan.
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Dec 04, 2022 09:41 AM IST
Former Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan casts his vote at a polling booth in Krishna Nagar
Former Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan casts his vote for Delhi MCD Election 2022 at a polling booth in Krishna Nagar.
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Dec 04, 2022 09:37 AM IST
Congress leader Alka Lamba casts her vote at a polling booth in Raghubir Nagar
Congress leader Alka Lamba casts her vote for MCD election at a polling booth in Raghubir Nagar. "I appeal to people to come out of their homes and vote. People should vote for change," she said to ANI.
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Dec 04, 2022 09:08 AM IST
We're getting around 210 seats out of 250 in the MCD polls: BJP MP Parvesh Verma
BJP MP Parvesh Verma, after casting his vote, claimed that his party will get 210 seats out of 250 in the MCD polls.
“AAP was claiming to form govt in Goa, Uttarakhand & UP but people know they have a habit of lying. During COVID, no one from AAP was seen working for the people. Only MCD workers were standing with people. We're getting around 210 seats out of 250 in the MCD polls” he told ANI.
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Dec 04, 2022 09:05 AM IST
BJP MP Parvesh Verma and his wife cast their votes
BJP MP Parvesh Verma and his wife cast their votes.
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Dec 04, 2022 09:04 AM IST
'Roads, women's safety, water are the issues I considered for voting,' says first-time voter
A first-time voter shared the issues she considered for MCD voting to ANI. "Roads, women's safety, water are the issues I considered for voting. People should come out and vote & understand their responsibility," said Sonam.
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Dec 04, 2022 08:57 AM IST
Vote for those who work, not for ones who stop: Delhi CM Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted to appeal to vote for an an honest party and not to vote for those who litter the city.
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Dec 04, 2022 08:45 AM IST
Keep in mind, MCD's priority is to keep the city clean: Manish Sisodia
“1.5 crore people are going to vote in Municipal Corporation polls. I appeal to people to keep in my mind that MCD's priority is to keep the city clean. BJP has not done anything for Delhi since 15 years, it has failed miserably to work for the people,” said Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia
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Dec 04, 2022 08:31 AM IST
People should vote for the candidates which will be available after polls: Congress's Ajay Maken after voting
People should vote for the candidates which will be available after polls: Congress's Ajay Maken after voting
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Dec 04, 2022 08:28 AM IST
Vote to erase corruption in MCD: Delhi CM Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, in a tweet, appealed to vote to make Delhi clean and a corruption-free government in the MCD.
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Dec 04, 2022 08:16 AM IST
Congress leader Ajay Maken arrives at a polling booth in Rajouri Garden
Congress leader Ajay Maken arrived at a polling booth in Rajouri Garden to cast his vote for the MCD elections.
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Dec 04, 2022 08:14 AM IST
Visuals from a polling booth at Matiala village
People queue up to cast their votes across more than 13, 600 polling booths in the national capital.
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Dec 04, 2022 08:08 AM IST
MCD elections: Voting for Delhi civic polls today: Issues, promises, key figures in 10 points
Delhi is witnessing a triangular contest in the civic polls on Sunday across 250 words as the BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress fight the high-stakes elections. This is the first time that the elections for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) are taking place after three civic bodies were merged into one. Read full story
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Dec 04, 2022 08:06 AM IST
MCD polls: Voting begins
Delhi voters queue up to cast their votes for the MCD elections.
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