Which of the following political parties recorded its victory in the Municipal…
2023
Which of the following political parties recorded its victory in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections in 2022 by winning 134 seats?
- A.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- B.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
- C.
Indian National Congress (INC)
- D.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
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Correct answer: B
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections were held in December 2022 following a delimitation exercise that unified the three previous municipal bodies into a single entity with a total of 250 seats.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged victorious by winning 134 seats, achieving a clear majority (the threshold being 126 seats). This historic win ended the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 15-year control over Delhi's civic bodies.
Election Summary Tally:
AAP: 134 seats
BJP: 104 seats
INC: 9 seats
Others/Independents: 3 seats