The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to challenge the recent Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) standing committee election in the Supreme Court, citing serious violations of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act. AAP has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of conducting the election illegally, further intensifying the ongoing political struggle between the two parties. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi confirmed the party’s intention to file a petition, calling the election undemocratic, unconstitutional, and illegal.
AAP To Challenge Delhi MCD in Supreme Court
In a press conference held on Saturday, Delhi CM Atishi announced that AAP will approach the Supreme Court to challenge the results of the controversial MCD standing committee election. According to Atishi, the election, which took place on Friday, was conducted by the BJP in violation of the established rules laid out in the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act. She stressed that the election was held without the proper oversight of the Mayor or Deputy Mayor, making it unconstitutional. “We are challenging this illegal election in the Supreme Court, and we will fight to restore democratic values,” Atishi stated.
AAP has accused the BJP of undermining the democratic process, claiming that the MCD standing committee election was a deliberate move to seize control of the city’s civic body through unconstitutional means. Atishi added that AAP’s decision to challenge the MCD election in the Supreme Court comes after careful consideration of the legal violations and their potential impact on governance in the capital.
Violations of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act
The crux of AAP’s argument centers around the provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, which clearly states that the Mayor of Delhi holds the authority to call and preside over meetings. In the Mayor’s absence, this responsibility shifts to the Deputy Mayor. Atishi has pointed out that neither the Mayor nor the Deputy Mayor was involved in the election process, which she argues is a blatant breach of the law.
The decision by Delhi’s Lt. Governor V. K. Saxena to replace the Mayor with Commissioner Jitendra Yadav to preside over the meeting further angered AAP. The party condemned this move as unconstitutional, asserting that the Mayor should have retained control over the election process. “This election is not just undemocratic, it is illegal,” Atishi said, stressing that AAP’s petition will aim to nullify the results of the election and hold the BJP accountable for their actions.
Rising Tensions Between AAP and BJP
The MCD has been a focal point of intense political rivalry between AAP and the BJP in recent years, and the standing committee election has only deepened the rift between the two parties. As Delhi’s civic body responsible for overseeing crucial municipal services such as waste management, water supply, and public health, control of the MCD has significant implications for both parties in terms of political influence and governance.
The election for the standing committee, a key decision-making body within the MCD, has long been a battleground between AAP and the BJP. AAP’s victory in the 2022 MCD elections gave the party control of the civic body, but the standing committee election has become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing power struggle. AAP’s decision to challenge the MCD election in the Supreme Court highlights the party’s determination to maintain its hold over the city’s governance structures.
AAP’s Commitment to Uphold Democracy
Atishi has made it clear that AAP’s challenge to the MCD election is not just about the results, but about upholding democratic principles in the city’s governance. “We will go to the Supreme Court because this is a fight for democracy. We will not allow the BJP to take control of the MCD through illegal means,” Atishi declared.
AAP has consistently criticized the BJP for what it sees as attempts to undermine the rule of law in Delhi. The party’s decision to challenge the election in the Supreme Court is a reflection of its commitment to restoring transparency and accountability in the city’s municipal governance.
Election Postponement and Controversy
The controversy surrounding the MCD election is not new. Mayor Shelly Oberoi had previously postponed the elections to October 5 due to allegations of corruption among councillors. However, Lt. Governor Saxena intervened, directing that the election be held on Friday, a decision that AAP has strongly condemned. The decision to appoint Commissioner Jitendra Yadav as the presiding officer for the election has also come under fire from AAP, which sees this move as an attempt to bypass the authority of the elected Mayor.
Conclusion
As AAP prepares to challenge the MCD standing committee election in the Supreme Court, the political tension in Delhi continues to escalate. The party’s allegations against the BJP raise serious questions about the legality of the election process and the future of the MCD’s governance. With AAP determined to uphold democratic principles and challenge the BJP’s actions, the Supreme Court’s ruling on this case could have significant implications for Delhi’s political landscape.
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