MCD bypoll: Delhi CM votes in Shalimar Bagh, asks electors to join celebration of democracy
On Sunday, Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta cast her ballot at the AP Block polling station in Shalimar Bagh and urged every voter in the 12 wards where the by‑election is taking place to step out of their homes and make the most of their vote in order to build a “Viksit Delhi.”
She was surrounded by her husband, Manish Gupta, and other family members as she took her place at the booth. When reporters asked her what the occasion meant, she smiled at a selfie‑rig and said, "It is a celebration of democracy, with bye‑elections being held for 12 seats in Delhi. I appeal to the people of Delhi, especially the residents of these 12 wards, to make maximum use of their vote.”
She added that, "Through their vote, they can elect the most eligible representatives, which will accelerate Delhi’s development. Every individual should exercise their right to vote. Only when our youth, women and elderly take part wholeheartedly in the bye‑election, the democracy’s best picture will be visible to all."
Later, as she spoke to the press outside the polling station, her husband echoed her enthusiasm, noting, "We have voted. We voted along with our family." He went on to praise her hard work in the face of opposition criticism, saying, "Doing our work is our responsibility; the issues are being created by others. Otherwise, we have been continuously carrying out our duty."
On X, the Chief Minister posted, "Today, in the municipal corporation bye‑election, I cast my vote at my booth along with my family, thereby fulfilling my democratic responsibility. Voting is an integral part of the sacred process of our democracy, and our active participation in it further strengthens democratic values." She added, "On the occasion of this bye‑election being held in 12 wards of the state, I humbly urge all voters to reach the polling stations in the largest possible numbers and certainly cast their precious votes. Each of your votes plays a decisive role not only in determining the direction of local governance but also in laying a strong foundation for the overall development of Delhi, good governance, and transparency," in her signature call‑out Mission Viksit Delhi.
With 6.98 lakh registered electors set to decide among 51 candidates across the 12 MCD wards, voting opened at 07:30 am and will close at 05:30 pm. Results are scheduled for announcement on December 3. The by‑election will be conducted from 580 polling stations spread across Mundka, Shalimar Bagh‑B, Ashok Vihar, Chandni Chowk, Chandni Mahal, Dwarka B, Dichaon Kalan, Naraina, Sangam Vihar‑A, Dakshin Puri (SC), Greater Kailash, and Vinod Nagar.
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