BJP councillor elected north Delhi Mayor
9 April 2013 6:36 AM IST
BJP councillor Azad Singh was elected unopposed as the mayor of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation at a meeting of the house on monday.
A former teacher, who twice served as the deputy mayor, represents Mundka constituency in rural Narela.
Singh was elected unopposed as no other councillor had filed for nomination. 'He is a grassroots worker and has tirelessly worked for the betterment of people in the villages,' said leader of the house Mahendra Nagpal, while congratulating the newly-elected mayor.
Leader of the opposition Mukesh Goyal expressed confidence that Singh will take the opposition along in the working of the corporation. 'I have had the opportunity to work with Azad Singh and I believe he will not politicise the post he holds. As long as he takes us along, he will have our full support,' he said.
Talking to reporters later, Singh vowed to continue to focus on improving civic facilities for rural population. He said, 'There will be no house tax in rural areas during my tenure.'
He also announced plans to recruit 2,000 sweepers to work in unauthorised colonies. 'I have spoken with the commissioner and we will complete the process in the next two months,' Singh added.
A former teacher, who twice served as the deputy mayor, represents Mundka constituency in rural Narela.
Singh was elected unopposed as no other councillor had filed for nomination. 'He is a grassroots worker and has tirelessly worked for the betterment of people in the villages,' said leader of the house Mahendra Nagpal, while congratulating the newly-elected mayor.
Leader of the opposition Mukesh Goyal expressed confidence that Singh will take the opposition along in the working of the corporation. 'I have had the opportunity to work with Azad Singh and I believe he will not politicise the post he holds. As long as he takes us along, he will have our full support,' he said.
Talking to reporters later, Singh vowed to continue to focus on improving civic facilities for rural population. He said, 'There will be no house tax in rural areas during my tenure.'
He also announced plans to recruit 2,000 sweepers to work in unauthorised colonies. 'I have spoken with the commissioner and we will complete the process in the next two months,' Singh added.
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