Today, On 30th January, The BJP emerged victorious in the Chandigarh Mayor election, defeating the AAP-Congress alliance. Voting commenced at 11:20 AM in the assembly hall of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation and concluded by 12:19 PM. The result marks a significant political shift in the local administration. BJP’s win has reshaped the power dynamics in Chandigarh’s municipal governance.
Chandigarh Mayor Kuldeep Kumar has petitioned the Supreme Court to conduct the January 30, 2025, mayoral elections via ‘show of hands’ for transparency, following alleged irregularities in 2024. The Court is considering appointing an independent observer to ensure fair voting and has announced a hearing for January 27, 2025, while proceeding with the elections.
