shot-button
Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi
Home > News > India News > Article > BJP poised to win Delhi civic polls

BJP poised to win Delhi civic polls

Updated on: 17 April,2012 01:52 PM IST  | 
Agencies |

BJP today appeared heading for a victory in the elections to all the three newly-formed municipal corporations of Delhi.

BJP poised to win Delhi civic polls

u00a0


Of the 80 results declared by State Election Commission so far, BJP has bagged a total of 49 of 272 wards in all the three corporations while Congress has won 19 seats.u00a0

u00a0


Eight Independents have also won, BSP has won 2 besides one each by JD(U) and INLD. As per the trends available, BJP is leading in 130 wards out of the total 272 wards while Congress is ahead in 80 seats.u00a0
u00a0
Others, including BSP, is ahead 54 seats. In South Delhi Corporation, BJP has won or is leading in as many as 43 out of the 104 wards while Congress was ahead in 32 seats.u00a0
u00a0
Interestingly, others are leading in 20 seats. East Delhi Corporation is witnessing a close fight with BJP winning or leading in 28 seats while Congress is ahead in 23 seats.u00a0
u00a0
In North Delhi Corporation, which has 104 seats, BJP is ahead in 59 seats while Congress is ahead in 25 seats. Others are leading 12 wards.u00a0
u00a0
Stakes are high for both the national parties in the municipal polls, considered as a semi-final ahead of the Assembly elections next year.u00a0
u00a0
In the 2007 polls to the undivided Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), BJP had bagged 36.17 per cent of the around 42.35 lakh votes polled while Congress got 29.17 per cent.u00a0
u00a0
BSP's vote share was 9.87 per cent. BJP has 164 councillors in the undivided MCD against Congress' 67 and BSP's 17.u00a0
u00a0
Congress sought to downplay the results with party spokesperson Rashid Alvi saying that MCD polls should be seen only as civic polls.u00a0
u00a0
BJP's M Venkaiah Naidu said BJP's good governance in MCD and Congress' corruption resulted in the good show of his party.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK