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MCD Election Result 2017: BJP Gets Third Term To Rule Delhi Civic Bodies
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Updated : April 26, 2017 6:29 pm IST
MCD Election Result Live: BJP has ruled Delhi's civic bodies for a decade. This will be their third term.
The BJP will rule Delhi's civic bodies for the next five years after the party retained by huge margins, all the three civic bodies in the crucial Delhi MCD elections 2017. The results come three days after voting took place in 270 wards across the three civic bodies - North Delhi Municipal Corporation, South Delhi Municipal Corporation and the East Delhi Municipal Corporation. While Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party was spurned by Delhi and came a distant second, Ajay Maken of the Congress party announced that he is stepping down as the party's chief in Delhi. The overall turnout was recorded at 54 per cent, almost the same as the 2012 elections. Other parties which contested the election also include Swaraj India, the political arm of Swaraj Abhiyan - co-founded by activists Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan.
Apr 26, 2017 18:01 (IST)
And that's a wrap from us. Signing off with one of those pictures that speak a thousand words. This one's from the Congress office earlier today.
Apr 26, 2017 16:41 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal tweets: I congratulate BJP on their victory in all 3 MCDs. My government looks forward to working with MCDs for the betterment of Delhi
Apr 26, 2017 15:56 (IST)
AAP minister Gopal Rai on Alka Lamba's resignation: We are analysing on all aspects
Apr 26, 2017 15:51 (IST)
The BJP has dominated the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for a decade.The latest results bring them to power for the third time.
Apr 26, 2017 15:35 (IST)
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Apr 26, 2017 15:24 (IST)
Alka Lamba who resigned from AAP: EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines) are not a problem in my area. We will support those elected by the people.
Apr 26, 2017 15:07 (IST)
Barkha Shukla Singh who jumped ships from Congress to BJP: I think it is because of his (PM Modi's) policies and the work done by Manoj Tiwari that gave us this result.
Apr 26, 2017 14:51 (IST)
BJP is ahead in thrice as many seats as AAP
Apr 26, 2017 14:37 (IST)
Vijay Goel attributes BJP win in MCD polls to choice of new candidates
Apr 26, 2017 14:20 (IST)
Amit Shah is addressing party workers in Kolkata
Apr 26, 2017 14:15 (IST)
Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala on Ajay Maken's resignation: I have seen news reports with regard to his resignation. His work is commendable.
Apr 26, 2017 13:55 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets: Grateful to the people of Delhi for the faith in BJP. I laud the hardwork of team @BJP4Delhi which made the resounding MCD win possible.
Apr 26, 2017 13:52 (IST)
Congress General Secretary PC Chacko has sent a resignation letter to Sonia Gandhi. He takes responsibility for the MCD poll defeat. He was the General Secretary in-charge for Delhi
Apr 26, 2017 13:45 (IST)
Behind The Scenes: NDTV's Sunetra Choudhury in the studios during a short break
Apr 26, 2017 13:35 (IST)
Arvind Kejriwal's former mentor Anna Hazare reacts to the MCD election results: There is a difference between saying and doing things
Apr 26, 2017 13:25 (IST)
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Apr 26, 2017 13:09 (IST)
BJP workers in celebratory mode after the results indicated a win for the party in the MCD elections
Apr 26, 2017 13:07 (IST)
Manoj Tiwari attacks AAP: Every day the Chief Minister's speeches are spreading the stink of negativity. I am happy that people of Delhi have rejected such people. It is an emotional day for us.
Apr 26, 2017 13:00 (IST)
Manoj Tiwari: Complete credit (for MCD win) goes to PM Narendra Modi
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