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BJP Sweeps Delhi Civic Polls 2025: Raja Iqbal Singh Elected Mayor of MCD, Jai Bhagwan Yadav Named Deputy (Watch Video)

In a major political shift, BJP leader Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh has been elected Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), reclaiming control from AAP after two years. The BJP secured 133 of 142 votes, as AAP boycotted the election and Congress lagged with just eight votes.

BJP Sweeps Delhi Civic Polls 2025: Raja Iqbal Singh Elected Mayor of MCD, Jai Bhagwan Yadav Named Deputy (Watch Video)

In a major political shift, BJP leader Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh has been elected Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), reclaiming control from AAP after two years. The BJP secured 133 of 142 votes, as AAP boycotted the election and Congress lagged with just eight votes. BJP’s Jai Bhagwan Yadav was elected Deputy Mayor. With 117 councillors, the BJP now holds a firm grip over Delhi’s civic administration. AAP’s absence and Congress’ weak presence paved the way for a BJP sweep, marking a significant win ahead of future electoral battles. MCD Election 2025: Delhi Mayor Polls To Be Held on April 25, BJP and AAP in Fray.

Raja Iqbal Singh Elected Mayor of Delhi

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