MP decides not to hold direct mayoral elections

  • The state government decided to restore the old system of indirect elections of mayors of municipal corporations.
 
  • Presently, the mayors and presidents are elected directly by voters in respective areas.
 
  • Under the new system, councillor will elect the mayor and the president.
 
  •  BJP alleged that the ruling party was scared of defeat in ensuing elections. That's why it is taking such undemocratic decisions.
 
  • In reply the Congress stated that there were flaws in the old election system. 
     
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