Nominations for the posts of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the MCD were filed today at the Office of the Municipal Secretary, Civic Centre. From the BJP, Satya Sharma filed her nomination for Chairperson, and Sunder Singh filed for Deputy Chairperson. On this occasion, the Mayor of Delhi, Raja Iqbal Singh, and Leader of the House, Pravesh Wahi, were present
On the other hand, from the Aam Aadmi Party, Praveen Kumar filed his nomination for Chairperson and Mohini Jeenwal for Deputy Chairperson.
Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh stated that it is a matter of joy for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi that the Standing Committee is being constituted, which will strengthen development within the Corporation. He further said that in the absence of the Standing Committee, significant development projects could not be planned, but now all members will work positively and provide enhanced civic amenities to the people of Delhi.
It is noteworthy that the elections for the posts of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the MCD will be held on June 12, 2025. It has been two and half years standing committee were not formulated due to legal battle between, then Delhi AAP Government and Centre. After two and half years it will be the first time Agenda for the standing committee election were published and cirluated among the Councillors.
