Delhi MCD elections: Nominations of four BJP candidates rejected
The BJP suffered a setback in the Delhi municipal elections after the nominations of four of its candidates were rejected during scrutiny of nomination papers.
Which wards are affected
The Returning Officer rejected the BJP nominations for four wards:
- Abul Fazal Enclave
- Bapraula
- Kishanganj
- West Vinod Nagar
Five more BJP candidates are also at risk, as discrepancies were found in their papers. The party said it would raise the matter with the Election Commission.
The stakes
Polling for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is scheduled for April 23, with counting on April 25. The three corporations, North, South and East, have 272 seats in total, and the BJP currently holds 153 of them.
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Originally published on 6 April 2017. Rewritten on 9 October 2026.
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