In Pictures: BJP announces candidates for MCD mayoral polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party announced its candidates on Thursday for the posts of mayor, deputy mayor and standing committee members in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

Rohini councillor Pravesh Wahi was named as the party’s candidate for the mayoral post in the civic body (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

Monika Pant was fielded for the post of deputy mayor, while Jai Bhagwan Yadav was nominated as standing committee member and Leader of the House (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

Manish Chaddha was also named as a standing committee nominee as part of the party’s announcemen (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

The candidates represent different wards across the city, including Rohini (Ward 53-E), Anand Vihar (Ward 206), Begumpur (Ward 27) and Paharganj (Ward 82) (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

The announcement was made under the direction of the party’s national leadership ahead of the civic polls in the national capital (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

The electoral college for the mayoral election comprises 273 votes, including councillors, MLAs nominated by the Delhi Assembly, and Members of Parliament from both Houses (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

Elections for the posts of mayor, deputy mayor and three standing committee members are scheduled for April 29, with nominations set to close on Thursday at 5 pm (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)