Delhi MCD House adjourned till today: How chaos unfolded overnight

Scenes of chaos played out in Delhi's MCD House on Wednesday night, as AAP and BJP clashed over the Standing Committee polls. (Express Photo)

Following multiple disruptions, the House was adjourned for the day on Thursday morning. (Express Photo)

Things started smoothly enough on Wednesday morning, when the MCD house elected its new mayor, AAP’s Shelly Oberoi. (Express Photo)

But things took a turn for the worse when the Standing Committee election began around 6:30 pm. (Express Photo)

The House quickly fell into chaos and disorder. (Express Photo)

AAP and BJP leaders traded barbs, engaged in fist-fights and even threw ballot boxes at one another. (Express Photo)

While six members of this committee are to be elected in the House, the remaining 12 will be elected by Ward Committees later. (Express Photo)