The by-elections for 12 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) concluded peacefully on Sunday (November 30) with 38.51 percent voting recorded till 5.30 pm. In the MCD elections of 2022, 50.47 percent voting was recorded. The State Election Commission said that voting was completely peaceful and no untoward incident or uproar was reported from any polling station. The highest turnout of 55.93 percent was recorded in Chandni Mahal.

Along with this, officials also said that voting was not disrupted due to technical fault in EVM. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the BJP of ‘mishandling’, saying a former police station in-charge was campaigning for the BJP candidate in Dakshinpuri ward. However, BJP hit back saying that AAP has already prepared an excuse for its defeat.

BJP is confident of good performance – Virendra Sachdeva

BJP’s Delhi unit president Virendra Sachdeva, citing the response received from party workers during his visit to seven wards, said that the party is confident of a good performance. Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh thanked citizens for voting and expressed confidence that the BJP would emerge as a “clear and decisive winner”.

What allegations did Saurabh Bhardwaj make?

Meanwhile, AAP’s Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bhardwaj alleged that a former police station in-charge was “campaigning for the BJP candidate in plain clothes”. He accused the Election Commission of inaction. Sachdeva issued a statement rejecting the allegations and accused AAP of trying to conduct “fake voting”. Voting started at 7.30 in the morning.

What is the percentage of voting in 12 wards?

The Election Commission said that during the voting held in total 12 wards, the highest turnout of 55.93 percent was recorded in Chandni Mahal. The lowest turnout was recorded in Greater Kailash. Only 26.76 percent voters voted there. Voting was 44.50 percent in Mundka, 36.53 percent in Shalimar Bagh-B, 33.82 percent in Ashok Vihar and 35.65 percent in Chandni Chowk.

29.76 percent voting was recorded in Dwarka-B, 37.20 percent in Dichaun Kalan, 42.76 percent in Naraina, 44.40 percent in Sangam Vihar-A and 40.23 percent in Dakshin Puri. 36.47 percent voting took place in Vinod Nagar.

CM Rekha Gupta also voted

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had appealed to the citizens to vote in large numbers. The Chief Minister described voting as a democratic duty, which strengthens governance and development. Gupta cast his vote along with his family at his local polling booth. The Chief Minister said that by voting he fulfilled his “democratic responsibility”.

“Voting is an integral part of the sacred process of our democracy and our active participation in it further strengthens democratic values,” he said in a post on social media platform ‘X’.

Results will come on December 3

Counting of votes will take place on December 3. The results are expected to indicate where the voters of the national capital are headed after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s big victory in the assembly elections held at the beginning of the year. The State Election Commission had set up a total of 580 booths at 143 polling stations for the by-election. 2,320 Election Commission personnel, 580 home guards and 2,265 other employees were deployed for fair and free voting. Along with this, 13 companies of Central Armed Police Forces were also deployed.

51 candidates including 26 women were in the fray in the MCD by-election. BJP had fielded eight women candidates in the election contest. At the same time, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had given tickets to six women candidates and Congress to five. In the assembly elections, BJP returned to power in Delhi after 27 years by winning 48 out of 70 seats and ousted AAP from power.

Friday (28 November) is the last day of campaigning for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-election. As time is running out, both BJP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have put their full strength into the field. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a public meeting in Chandni Mahal ward in support of BJP candidate Sunil Sharma.

He said that if development is wanted in MCD then it is necessary for BJP candidates to win. Rekha Gupta claimed that BJP is the only party which can take cleanliness, roads and basic facilities in the area in the right direction.

Efforts to strengthen BJP’s penetration in local communities

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva addressed a large gathering of Punjabi and Sindhi community in Ashok Vihar ward. He said that the people of Delhi have understood that choosing BJP means choosing better maintenance and better development. He appealed to the people to vote in support of Veena Asija and said that BJP’s victory in the by-elections is important for the future of Delhi.

Public will use bulldozer on BJP- AAP

On the other hand, Aam Aadmi Party also intensified its campaign on the last day. Sanjay Singh, the party’s Rajya Sabha MP and Aam Aadmi Party leader from Ashok Vihar Ward 65, said that the BJP government is running bulldozers on the slums, but now the public is ready to run bulldozers on the BJP.

Atishi did roadshow in two wards

Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Atishi campaigned in Mundka Ward 35 and Dakshinpuri Ward 164. He appealed to the people to give a chance to AAP in the by-elections so that cleanliness, health and local works in MCD get a boost. Atishi said that till now AAP has only done politics of work and the same model will be implemented in MCD also.

User Charge Latest News: There is news of great relief for Delhiites today. Users surcharge for disposal of garbage has been stopped with immediate effect. Along with this, a new settlement plan has also been announced for payment of property tax. This decision was taken by Delhi Mayor Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh in the presence of Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva.

Why did the surcharge oppose?

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had implemented this surcharge in the budget of 2025-26 without any discussion or advice. This became the biggest reason for its opposition. Several Resident Welfare Association (RWA), traders and industry organizations of Delhi justified this surcharge. He said that neither its amount was appropriate nor the process of implementing it was correct. Sachdeva said that the system of garbage management in some colonies is not good, yet surcharge was imposed. Not only this, it was also implemented on those who claim zero waste.

Legal flaws also exposed

Sachdeva said that the AAP in a hurry implemented this surcharge under the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, but the necessary procedure was not followed. Neither cleanliness committees were formed, nor is there any provision of this surcharge in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Act 1957. In such a situation, it was necessary to complete the legal process before implementing it.

The mayor listened to the public present in the meeting
Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh announced to stop recovering surcharge on the suggestions and advice of Sachdeva at the RWA meeting. He said, “The AAP had imposed this charge without thinking. Now it is being stopped. Tomorrow a proposal will be brought in the meeting of the Municipal Corporation so that such a charge will not be taken in future. The mayor also promised that soon the people will be taken opinion by calling meetings at the regional level.

Relief in property tax to the people of Delhi

Sachdeva had demanded exemption from the mayor for payment of property tax, which was accepted by the mayor. Now a new house tax amnesty scheme will come, in which no interest or penalty will have to be paid for depositing the last 5 years tax. After depositing the tax, taxpayers will also get a no objection certificate (NOC). Sachdeva said that especially people of lower income groups were upset due to outstanding tax and fine. This scheme will bring great relief for them.

RWA representatives made many suggestions

In the meeting, RWA representatives like Suresh Bindal, Atul Goyal, Saurabh Gandhi and others gave their suggestions. These suggestions have been noted. The mayor said that after considering these, steps will be taken soon.

This decision has brought a sigh of relief for the people of Delhi. Now everyone’s eyes are on what steps the Municipal Corporation takes further on this issue and how the complaints of the people are resolved.

Delhi Politics: Delhi BJP organized Sindoor Yatra (Ti) at Connaught Place on Monday, in which thousands of women participated. The yatra was mainly organized to pay tribute to the soldiers who were martyred in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir and to honor the courage of the Indian Army. The visit was led by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva.

BJP Mahila Morcha national president Vanathi Srinivasan, former Union Minister Smriti Irani, Delhi BJP co -in -charge Dr. Alka Gurjar and MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat were also present on this special occasion.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the women of Delhi are saluting the army through the Sindoor Yatra. He said that today the people of Delhi, especially women, are standing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the army. All the women appreciate the decision taken by the Prime Minister, under which terrorists were given a befitting reply.

Former Union Minister Smriti Irani said that Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but a message that whenever someone will take a wrong eye on women or their vermilion, the whole nation will be standing in his defense.

He said that this operation is a promise to protect the honor of the mothers and sisters of the country. Smriti Irani further said that women of the country are safe only because of the army. We all salute Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the army who have taken a pledge that neither the country will bow nor break. Until terrorism is eliminated, India will not sit silent.

He said that this journey became a symbol of women’s power, patriotism and solidarity. The unity of women in the yatra gave a message of Indian women empowerment, awareness and dedication to the country, as well as appreciating the success of Operation Sindoor and paid tribute to those killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

The vermilion yatra ‘was not just an event, but was organized as a resolution of safety and honor of daughters and mothers of the country.

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Virendra Sachdeva News: Politics has been hot over 400 buses in Delhi. Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bhardwaj. Sachdeva says that Saurabh has been shocked by his and party defeat in the assembly elections and now losing his mental balance.

Virendra Sachdeva said that yesterday Saurabh Bhardwaj was claiming that 400 buses of Devi Yojana were bought by his government and his inauguration was already inaugurated. At the same time, he accused the BJP of stealing its credit. But today the same Saurabh is accusing the BJP government of scam on the same 400 buses. Sachdeva taunted and said, “Saurabh ji, the public does not understand whether to believe your claim or today’s allegations.”

‘No scam in purchase of 400 buses’

The BJP president made it clear that there was no scam in the purchase of 400 buses. This was only a case of technical problems, which was ignored by the Kejriwal government. But Rekha Gupta’s government found a way to run these buses in the public interest. Sachdeva said, “Saurabh Bhardwaj is upset with this and is making baseless accusations”. He asked Saurabh that what is the truth to the public- your claim or today’s charge? Sachdeva’s statement has created a stir in the politics of Delhi.

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Virendra Sachdeva on Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has attacked the Arvind Kejriwal government fiercely on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. He said that in the last 78 years, if a government has hurt Baba Saheb’s dreams the most, then it is Kejriwal’s government. Sachdeva alleged that Kejriwal only talked about the Dalits and the exploited classes, but did not do anything for them.

“Photos put up, not worked”

Sachdeva taunted that Kejriwal hung pictures of Babasaheb in the secretariat, but did not show any interest in implementing the schemes made for Dalits and the poor. He said that the Kejriwal government did not take any concrete steps to improve the Dalit settlements or the education of their children.

‘Money was allocated, but no expenditure’

Presenting some figures, the BJP president said that between 2020 and 2024, the Kejriwal government kept a budget of Rs 260 crore for Dalit settlements, but spent only 121 crores. Where did the rest of the money go? Sachdeva says that Kejriwal blew up his “Sheeshamahal” and ministers’ offices.

‘Plans were made, but only on paper’

Sachdeva mentioned three schemes, which the Kejriwal government started in the name of Babasaheb:

1. Jai Bhima Chief Minister Pratibha Vikas Yojana (for Scheduled Caste students): Rs 180 crore was kept for this, but only 4.4 crores spent

2. Jai Bhim Yojana (for minority, backward and poor students): 250 crores budget, but spent only 4.2 crores.

3. Chief Minister Vidyarthi Pratibha Yojana: Budget of 461 crores, but only 32.2 crores spent.

Sachdeva questioned why only 40.80 crores out of a total of Rs 891 crore were spent? Where did the rest of the money go?

Kejriwal replies- Sachdeva

Sachdeva directly questioned Kejriwal that he should come forward and tell the Dalit, minority and poor sections of Delhi that the money that was kept for the education and better life of his children, where did he go? He said that Babasaheb had dreamed of education and equality, but Kejriwal used his name only to take votes.

What is the whole matter?

Sachdeva says that the Kejriwal government only pretended for Dalits and exploited classes in 10 years. Hiding behind hoardings and photographs, he neither improved Dalit settlements, nor did anything to give good education to their children. The BJP president called it “deception” with Baba Saheb’s dreams.

Question on Baba Saheb’s birth anniversary

Today, when the whole country is celebrating Baba Saheb’s birth anniversary, Sachdeva said that this is the time to answer Kejriwal. The people of Delhi want to know why the schemes that were made for the future of their children were reduced to papers?

He said that Babasaheb had a dream that every class should get equal, education. Can the people of Delhi not ask for the rights that the schemes made for them take to the ground?

Virendra Sachdeva News: Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has launched a scathing attack on Arvind Kejriwal over his claims of simplicity. Sachdeva claimed at a press conference on Friday (April 5) that according to information received from RTI, on the maintenance of Kejriwal’s old government bungalow (6 Flag Staff Road), 29 crore 56 lakh 35 thousand 74 was spent between 2015 and 2022 in 8 years. He raised the question whether it is proof of royal lifestyle or the game of corruption?

3.69 crores every year

Virendra Sachdeva said that RTI’s reply has revealed that on an average of 3 crore 69 lakh 54 thousand 384 rupees on average every year on general breakdown, sewer, electricity and carpentry work on Kejriwal’s bungalow from 31 March 2015 to 27 December 2022. He taunted and said, “In Delhi where a brilliant bungalow of 250-300 yards is formed in Delhi, the annual maintenance expenses of a government bungalow are shocking to be 3.69 crores.

Now this disclosure after the Sheeshmahal

The Delhi BJP president said that the five -star life of Kejriwal, who pretended to simplicity, was exposed to the first 52 crore ‘Sheesmahal’ and now this new evidence exposes his corruption. Sachdeva said that this information was received from RTI filed by a Maharashtra citizen, which was answered by the Kejriwal government on 29 December 2023. This answer was sent by the applicant to the BJP, which was presented to the media today.

‘What was the need of 31 lakhs every month?’

Sachdeva questioned Kejriwal, “The people of Delhi want to know what was such a lack in your bungalow that it used to spend about 31 lakh rupees every month on its maintenance? You are empty nowadays, even away from media, then come forward and answer.” He alleged that such a huge expenditure either reflects Kejriwal’s royal lifestyle or corruption in government work.

He was present in the press conference

This press conference held in New Delhi was conducted by media chief Pravin Shankar Kapoor. BJP spokesperson Dr. Anil Gupta and Shubhendu Shekhar Awasthi were also present in it. Sachdeva said that in Delhi, perhaps the houses or multiplexes of big industrialists do not cost as much maintenance as it was at Kejriwal’s bungalow.

Attack on Kejriwal intensified

The BJP made this revelation a part of the major attack against Kejriwal and said that the real face of the Chief Minister who claimed to run the government with simplicity is now in front of the public. Sachdeva demanded that Kejriwal should immediately clarify the matter and tell the public why the maintenance of his bungalow was so expensive.

Virendra sachdeva on atishi: Delhi BJP state president Virendra Sachdeva has launched a scathing attack on Atishi of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He said that since the defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP leaders have lost their mental balance. According to him, AAP leaders, including Leader of Opposition Atishi, are trying to mislead the public by making rhetoric on the same issue every day, which reflects their frustration.

AAP party work only distracting public attention

Sachdeva further said that after losing the election, the AAP leaders kept making statements about the promise of Rs 2500 of Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. But when the Delhi government allocated the amount for this scheme in Budget 2025-26, Atishi raised a new issue and questioned the pre-budget economic survey. He described it as part of your strategy, whose purpose is to distract the attention of the public.

You have serious allegations of suppressing corruption

The Delhi BJP president clarified that if the Chief Minister of Delhi is not able to present a pre -budget economic survey, then the reason for this is not the negligence of the Delhi government. He alleged that the Arvind Kejriwal government did not get a departmental audit to hide its corruption, due to which this situation arose. Sachdeva accused you of suppressing corruption.

In the end Sachdeva reiterated the BJP’s commitment to the women of Delhi. He said that women rely on BJP’s women’s prosperity scheme and promise to give cylinders. He claimed that women will start getting these facilities from the financial year 2025-26 with all the rules, which will further strengthen the people of Delhi.

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Virendra Sachdeva on Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi BJP has once again attacked the government of the former Aam Aadmi Party. The BJP claimed that the former Aam Aadmi Party government had allocated the budget for backward and Dalits during its tenure, not spent the whole.

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said, “Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal misled Delhi’s Dalit society and the poor in the name of big schemes and made them vote banks. The Arvind Kejriwal government brought many schemes in the last 5 years to politically attract Dalits and the poor, flew millions of crores on their promotion, but really Dalits were really cheated by Kejriwal.

Delhi BJP presented data

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has accused the previous Arvind Kejriwal government of not spending the budget allocated for separate schemes, Virendra Sachdeva has informed with the data. Virendra Sachdeva said that Arvind Kejriwal Sarkar had brought two schemes in the name of Jai Bhima Chief Minister Pratibha Vikas Yojana in 2020. The first Jai Bhima Chief Minister Pratibha Vikas Yojana was declared for the Dalit Scheduled Castes and the second scheme was declared for minority, backward and poor.

He alleged that Dalits were cheated a big cheating from this scheme and in 2020-21, the allocation of Rs 40 crore in Pratibha Yojana for Dalits was spent on only 1.5 crores. At the same time, a budget allocation of 50 crores was shown in 2021-22, but the real expenditure was only 2.90 crores. Sachdeva alleged that in 2022-23, the cheating of the Kejriwal government from Dalits reached the skin and 70 crore was allocated in the Dalit Pratibha Yojana budget but it did not have a penny.

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