Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Ward no. 2 Councillor Pardeep Singh Sherpur was elected president of the Nakodar Nagar Council (NC) on Tuesday. His party colleague, Ward no. 4 Councillor Ashwani Kohli, was elected senior vice-president, while Vijay Maddas was elected vice-president.
Election Proceedings and Vote Count
The elections were held during a meeting of the newly constituted council, where 17 newly elected councillors were sworn in. Nakodar Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Simranjit Singh conducted the proceedings. Sherpur secured 11 votes, while his opponent received 7 votes. Nakodar MLA Inderjit Kaur also cast her vote in favor of Sherpur.
Political Composition of the Council
The Nakodar Nagar Council comprises 17 seats. AAP won 7 seats, the Congress party secured 4, Independents won 5, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 1 seat. The election of Sherpur consolidates AAP's influence in the local body.
Reactions and Significance
The election marks a significant victory for AAP in Nakodar, strengthening its grassroots presence. Sherpur's leadership is expected to focus on development and civic issues in the town.
