Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta faces her first major political test as counting begins for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls. The outcome will either strengthen her image and support for her “Viksit Delhi” vision or signal early public dissatisfaction with civic issues.

The bypolls were conducted across 12 wards on November 30, with a voter turnout of 38.51%. These elections were necessary because 12 seats became vacant — 11 councillors went on to win seats in the Delhi Assembly, and one was elected to Parliament. One of these vacancies includes Rekha Gupta’s own seat from the Shalimar Bagh-B ward. Among all wards, Chandni Mahal recorded the highest turnout at 55.93%, while Greater Kailash had the lowest at 26.76%.

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