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New Delhi, October 11 (IANS) The State Election Commission of National Capital Territory of Delhi has started intensive preparations for the upcoming by-elections to fill the vacancies in 12 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
The vacant wards include Mundka, Shalimar Bagh-B, Ashok Vihar, Chandni Chowk, Chandni Mahal, Dwarka B, Dichaon Kalan, Naraina, Sangam Vihar-A, Dakshin Puri (SC), Greater Kailash, and Vinod Nagar.
These wards come under major assembly constituencies like Mundka, Wazirpur, Matiala, Najafgarh, Rajendra Nagar, Deoli and Patparganj.
The Commission confirmed that in compliance with Section 7(e) of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1957, the updated Assembly electoral roll with the qualifying date of January 1, 2025, will be adopted for these by-elections.
“All supplements prepared till the last date of filing of nomination for the above mentioned by-elections will also form part of the voters’ list for the above mentioned by-elections,” the Delhi Election Commission said in its press note.
Returning officers of all 12 wards have been briefed and have been tasked with finalizing the polling stations by October 13, 2025.
Public notices inviting objections and suggestions from citizens have already been issued.
To ensure smooth polling, officials from the Government of NCT Delhi and MCD have been deployed as District Election Officers, ROs, AROs and general observers. Expenditure observers will also be appointed to monitor expenditure during the voting process.
The Commission announced enhanced voter assistance measures including wheelchair booking, pick-and-drop facilities for senior citizens above 85 years of age and persons with disabilities through the “Corporation Election Delhi” mobile application.
A single window permissions portal is also being launched to streamline campaign permissions and handle complaints efficiently.
“A meeting has also been held today with the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, to review the security as well as law and order situation for the smooth conduct of the by-elections. The Commission will soon hold a meeting with the Chief Secretary, Government of Delhi, to ensure seamless arrangements to enable the conduct of the by-elections.”
The election schedule will be announced after considering festivals, examinations, logistical constraints and security inputs to ensure a peaceful and orderly electoral process.
–IANS
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