Delhi Municipal Corporation Delays Key Elections Amid Scheduling Conflicts

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has postponed elections for its Standing Committee and ward committee leadership, with the elections now likely on June 3. The changes come amid scheduling conflicts, with the General House meeting set for May 25. Additional House meetings will address business pending since January 2024.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 13-05-2026 21:05 IST | Created: 13-05-2026 21:05 IST

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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) announced the postponement of elections for six vacant seats on its Standing Committee and the leadership of 12 ward committees. Originally set for May 23, these elections are now likely to occur on June 3.

The revised schedule also pushed back the ward committee elections from May 19 to May 29. Meanwhile, a General House meeting is confirmed for May 25 at 2 pm, to be held at Delhi's Civic Centre.

In addition, 14 previously adjourned House meetings, pending since January 2024, are also slated for discussions on May 25. These meetings will follow 10-minute intervals from 2.30 pm to 4.40 pm.

(With inputs from agencies.)