1972 Delhi Metropolitan Council election
Delhi Metropolitan Council election, 1972 was held in Indian National Capital Territory of Delhi to elect 56 councillors to the Delhi Metropolitan Council.[1] This council had no legislative powers, but only an advisory role in administration of the territory.[2]
Results
| Political Party |
No. of candidates |
No. of elected |
Number of Votes |
% of Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian National Congress | 52 | 44 | 681,324 | 48.54% | |
| Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 56 | 5 | 540,069 | 38.47% | |
| Communist Party of India | 4 | 3 | 54,183 | 3.86% | |
| Congress (O) | 19 | 2 | 27,540 | 1.96% | |
| Independent | 104 | 2 | 78,208 | 5.57% | |
| Total | - | 56 | - | - |
The election elected Second Delhi Metropolitan Council. Mir Mushtaq Ahmed was Chairman of the council, Jag Parvesh Chandra being Deputy Chairman.[3]
References
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