The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has announced that elections for the chairman, deputy chairman, and members of the standing committee for 12 wards will take place as planned. These elections are scheduled for Wednesday, and are critical to the functioning of the city's zonal bodies.

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi has previously expressed her concerns about the election process, stating she could not appoint a presiding officer due to the undemocratic nature of the proceedings and the lack of adequate notice for nominations. She argued that the provided timeline was too brief, prompting her to request the Commissioner to delay the elections to allow for at least a week's notice to ensure the process is just and fair.

According to an official order from the Municipal Corporation, the election schedule was established under specific regulations, but Oberoi had yet to nominate presiding officers even with the elections approaching. Consequently, the Lieutenant Governor has mandated that the elections continue as previously scheduled, citing the need for democratic practices to be upheld. The Deputy Commissioner overseeing the elections will assume the role of presiding officer to guarantee their integrity, and the entire election process will be documented for transparency. This directive has been deemed urgent and is to be enacted immediately for the greater public good.