The political atmosphere has heated up in Chandigarh regarding the mayor election. Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, constituent parties of the India Alliance, have sent their councillors to safe places fearing that they will be poached by the BJP. Congress councillors are camping in Ludhiana, while AAP councillors have been sent to Ropar.
The main contest in the mayor election to be held on January 30 will be between Premlata of Aam Aadmi Party and Harpreet Kaur Babla of BJP. Jasbir Singh Bunty of Congress and Bimla Dubey of BJP are in the fray for the post of senior deputy mayor. Taruna Mehta of Congress and Lakhbir Billu of BJP are face to face for the post of deputy mayor.
India Alliance became alert
The tension regarding this election increased further when Congress leader Gurbaksh Rawat joined the BJP. This development has alerted the India Alliance. Although the alliance has a majority, the BJP claims that it will win the mayor post. For this reason, both the parties are trying to keep their respective councillors safe.
This election is not only important for the local politics of Chandigarh, but it is also a test of strength between the All India Alliance and the BJP. The future of the city’s development and administration will depend on the results of this election. Chandigarh residents are eagerly waiting for January 30, when it will be clear who will take charge of the city.
