The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demonstrated its continued strength in the capital's civic body by clinching a majority of the seats in the recent Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections. Out of the 12 wards where voting took place, the BJP secured a decisive seven wins, reaffirming its hold on the MCD.
The results, announced today, also saw the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) retaining its hold on three wards, while the Indian National Congress (INC) succeeded in opening its account with one win. A surprise victory went to the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) in one ward, highlighting the unpredictable nature of civic polls.
MCD By-poll results | BJP wins 7, AAP wins 3, All India Forward Block (AIFB) wins 1, and Congress wins 1 seat. pic.twitter.com/p1hvuigrGM
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The by-elections were necessitated due to vacancies created by the elected councillors' resignation following their election to higher posts (Assembly or Parliament). These results are often seen as an indicator of the political mood in the capital.
Full List of Winners in the 12 MCD Bypolls
Here is the complete ward-wise list of winners, their respective parties, and the corporation they represent:
| Ward No. | Ward Name | Winning Candidate | Party | Corporation |
| 1. | Shalimar Bagh (B) | Smt. Rekha Gupta | BJP | North MCD |
| 2. | Wazirpur | Shri Pawan Sharma | BJP | North MCD |
| 3. | Vikas Puri (A) | Smt. Suman Lata | BJP | South MCD |
| 4. | Mundka | Shri Ramesh Solanki | AAP | North MCD |
| 5. | Naraina | Shri Ram Niwas | AAP | South MCD |
| 6. | Dakshin Puri | Shri Prem Singh | AAP | South MCD |
| 7. | Sangam Vihar (A) | Shri Rajesh Gujjar | INC | South MCD |
| 8. | Sultanpuri Majra | Shri Rakesh Kumar | BJP | North MCD |
| 9. | Dwarka (B) | Shri Kamaljeet Sehrawat | BJP | South MCD |
| 10. | Bawana | Shri Devender Singh | BJP | North MCD |
| 11. | Chandni Mahal | Shri Mukesh | AIFB | North MCD |
| 12. | Hari Nagar | Smt. Neema Bhagat | BJP | South MCD |
Note: The party affiliations and winning candidates are based on the final results declared by the State Election Commission.
Analysis: A Strong Mandate for the BJP
The seven seats won by the BJP showcase the party's effective organizational structure at the grassroots level, which is critical for local body elections. Despite the AAP being the ruling party in the Delhi Assembly, the BJP managed to outperform its rivals in key areas.
The victory of the Congress in Sangam Vihar (A) marks a successful comeback for the party in the civic elections, potentially setting the stage for increased competition in future polls. Meanwhile, the AAP, though winning only three seats, managed to hold its core constituencies firmly.
The results set the tone for the general MCD elections scheduled next year, where all 272 wards will go to the polls.
