The news refers to the election of Pravesh Wahi as the new Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on April 29, 2026. Major news outlets have used various headlines to report this development
Pravesh Wahi, a veteran three-term BJP councillor from Rohini East, secured a decisive victory in the mayoral election held on Wednesday.
- Vote Count: Wahi received 156 votes, including support from 14 councillors of the Indraprastha Vikas Party.
- Opposition: The Congress candidate, Hazi Zaraf, managed only 9 votes, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) opted to abstain from the contest.
MCD Election Results 2026 Overview
| Position | Winner | Ward/Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pravesh Wahi | Rohini East (BJP) | 156 |
| Deputy Mayor | Monika Pant | Anand Vihar (BJP) | 156 |
| Standing Committee | Jai Bhagwan Yadav | Begumpur (BJP) | Elected |
| Standing Committee | Manish Chadha | Paharganj (BJP) | Elected |
| Standing Committee | Jalaj Chaudhary | Shalimar Bagh (AAP) | Elected |
Note: The winning threshold was 137 votes out of an electoral college of 273
The Electoral Breakdown
The electoral college for the 2026 mayoral polls comprised 273 votes, including 249 councillors, 14 nominated MLAs, 7 Lok Sabha MPs, and 3 Rajya Sabha members.
Pravesh Wahi, a veteran three-term councillor from Rohini East, received widespread support, bolstered by the 14-member Indraprastha Vikas Party bloc. Speaking after his win, Wahi stated that his immediate focus would be on “beautification and resolving the city’s waste management crisis.”
🚨 BIG WIN FOR BJP IN DELHI! 🚨
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has its new leaders! Pravesh Wahi (Rohini East) has been elected as the Mayor of Delhi with a thumping 156 votes! 🗳️👑
Monika Pant joins him as the new Deputy Mayor, marking a clean sweep for the BJP in today’s high-stakes polls. While the Congress trailed with 9 votes, the AAP strategically stayed out of the mayoral race.
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