Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Delhi MCD Bypolls: BJP and AAP Announce Candidates for 12 Wards
In Delhi, two main political parties, the BJP and the AAP, are getting ready for special elections in 12 areas of the city's local government (the MCD).
These elections are happening because some people who used to be city councilors got elected to bigger government jobs.
The voting will be on November 30th, and we'll know who won on December 3rd.
Both parties have announced who they want to represent them in these 12 areas.
The BJP says their candidates are chosen because they are good and can win, and they believe they will win by a lot because of the work they've done.
The AAP says they are picking people who have worked hard for a long time in the community, not just anyone.
They hope people are unhappy with the BJP and will vote for AAP to teach the BJP a lesson about problems like pollution and dirt.
This election is important because it could affect who has more power in the city government and who might become the mayor next.
The BJP and AAP have announced their candidates for 12 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards where by-elections will be held.
Polling is scheduled for November 30, with results to be declared on December 3.
The vacancies occurred after nine BJP and three AAP councillors were elected as Members of Parliament (MPs) or Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs).
The BJP expressed confidence in winning decisively, selecting candidates based on merit and winnability.
The AAP focused on selecting grassroots workers, aiming to reward loyal party members and leverage public discontent with the BJP.
- Who
- BJP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
- What
- Announced candidates for Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections for 12 wards.
- When
- Candidates announced on Sunday; Polling on November 30, results on December 3.
- Where
- 12 wards across the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- Why
- To fill seats vacated after councillors were elected as MPs or MLAs, ahead of the next mayoral race.
BJP
AAP
Candidate Selection and Strategy
BJP
The BJP emphasized selecting candidates based on merit and winnability, asserting that people would vote for the 'triple-engine government' of BJP at the Centre, state, and MCD. They expressed confidence in a 'one-sided win' and a sweep of the bypolls.
AAP
The AAP prioritized grassroots workers and local connection over political stature, stating their candidates are loyal workers who have consistently served the people. They aimed to reward these workers and promised AAP's victory in every ward, suggesting Delhiites would 'teach BJP a lesson' due to issues like pollution and filth.
Electoral Performance and Control
BJP
The BJP claims their governance record at all levels would lead to victory and pointed to their current majority in the MCD house (115 seats).
AAP
The AAP aims to leverage public discontent over issues like pollution and filth to secure victory, having ended BJP's 15-year rule in the 2022 MCD elections. They have 99 seats in the current MCD house.
- Bypoll Date
- November 30
- Results Declaration
- December 3
- Total Wards
- 12
- Category Breakdown
- 6 general, 5 women reserved, 1 SC reserved
- Reason for Vacancy
- Councillors elected as MPs or MLAs
- Current MCD Strength (BJP)
- 115 seats
- Current MCD Strength (AAP)
- 99 seats
Sources
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