Shimla is heading for Municipal Corporation Elections scheduled to be held on 2nd of May, 2023. The elections to rhe local bodies carry a flavour of their own as the voters are to elect a Councillor/ ward member from amongst their fellow local residents . There are only local development issues at stake. This time the Government have decided to hold the MC election on party lines, which on the face of it appears a wise decision as even in the previous many elections, the political parties have jumped into fray in support of one candidate or the other, though contesting on an independent non-party symbol. Thus it is an open secret that the it was a proxy contest between the political parties , though some independent candidates also contested and won.
The new decision makes it a direct contest between party candidates. Whether the decision clicks in favour of the party ruling the State or boomerangs will be seen after the results are declared. Previously the candidates had the advantage of getting floating / cross votes but this time the things are going to turn out differently. Traditionally, the ruling party for whatever reason has had the slight edge. Nevertheless, the contest is going to be tough and interesting. The repeated candidates have their achievements to showcase, while the new candidates will come up with a new fresh roadmap. The ruling party candidates too have to canvass hard as they cannot afford to sit smug and complacent.
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