CHANDIGARH: The mayoral elections for the three top posts in the municipal corporation will be held on January 8, the UT administration announced on Saturday after appointing nominated councillor Ajay Datta as the presiding officer As 2021 will be the last year of the MC’s five-year tenure, the mayor seat will be for a general male candidate.
For other seats of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor, any candidate can be chosen. Victory is certain for ruling BJP, having a majority in 26-member house.