With AAP on majority mark, Jalandhar MC likely to hold Mayor Election on THIS date

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has emerged out to be the single largest party after the Jalandhar MC Elections 2024 Results were announced. AAP secured 38 out of 85 wards but it missed the majority mark of 43. However, after a few days, many winning councillors from different parties joined AAP pushing the party to a majority mark which is essential for the Mayor's post. Now, as per the received information, Jalandhar MC is likely to hold Mayor Elections on December 30 as all the parties have almost finalised the name of their Mayor candidates.

 

The Parliamentary Board is slated to convene a meeting today in order to finalise the candidates. Initially, the mayoral election was tentatively scheduled for December 26. However, the meeting was postponed due to the delay in finalizing the names of the Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy mayor. Sources now indicate that these names have been finalized, and the first meeting of the newly formed Jalandhar Municipal Corporation Council is likely to take place on December 30.

 

While most council meetings are held at the Town Hall within the Municipal Corporation building, its limited capacity has prompted a shift to the more spacious Red Cross Bhawan. Officials have already inspected the site and initiated cleaning efforts to ensure readiness for the meeting.

 

Talking about the Mayor prospects of AAP, winning candidates like Vaneet Dhir, Ashwani Agarwal, and Aruna Arora are doing rounds. 

The upcoming Mayor will face numerous challenges, including preparing for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, where the party’s performance in the municipal corporation will play a critical role. Key issues include:

1. Improving Civic Infrastructure: Addressing complaints about poor waste management and stagnant Smart City projects.
2. Resolving Labor Disputes: Ensuring timely recruitment of sanitation workers to meet long-standing demands.
3. Enhancing Basic Services: Fixing sewerage and water supply issues that have plagued the city for years.

The Aam Aadmi Party leadership views this election as a critical step in bolstering its governance record and public image in Punjab. The December 30 meeting will not only finalize the leadership within the municipal corporation but also set the tone for the city’s development trajectory in the coming years.