In Major Setback To INDIA Block, BJP Gets Mayor In Chandigarh

BJP retains mayor's post in Chandigarh despite majority from Congress-AAP alliance

The BJP has 14 councillors, with an additional vote from Member of Parliament and ex-officio member Kirron Kher, while the AAP has 13 councillors, and the Congress holds seven. The Shiromani Akali Dal has one councillor in the House. The election process was fraught with controversy, with eight out of 36 votes being declared invalid by the presiding authority, Anil Masih, a nominated councilor with no voting rights. Jan 30, 2024