Alwar : The government is preparing to conduct direct election of Alwar Municipal Corporation Mayor. There is a possibility of discussion on this in the cabinet meeting. Many big leaders of BJP had put forward this proposal before the government. The reasoning behind this was that holding direct elections would further increase the BJP’s support base. The party’s vote bank is fine in cities. In such a situation, there will be no major hurdle in winning the elections. Apart from this, the promotion of corruption through indirect system will also be stopped. If the government approves the direct system, then the equations of mayor election will change in Alwar also. Many big leaders will come into the field to contest the mayor elections. Leaders dreaming of becoming mayor on the basis of money power may face a setback.
Changes will have to be made in the Municipal Act: Changes will have to be made in the Municipal Act for direct election of chairpersons in Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils across the state. In the year 2009, Congress had conducted elections for the post of Mayor and President through direct system. But in most of the cities, due to the formation of boards and mayors of different parties, a situation of contradiction had arisen, after which BJP changed it in the year 2014 as soon as the government was formed. The rule of electing the Mayor-Chairman through councilors instead of directly through the public was implemented. It is being told that now the party is running on another line. In such a situation, the possibilities of direct elections have increased.
Many contenders for mayor, gits are being distributed
If there are direct elections, BJP and Congress will have to field such leaders who have connection with the public. Have a clear image. In such a situation, the plans of many claimants will remain on hold. It is said that some leaders are preparing to enter the electoral fray on the basis of money. He is already trying to attract big leaders. Two councilors of one party have already started creating an atmosphere by distributing git. When this matter reached senior officials, it became a topic of discussion. Experts say that if there are direct elections then people who watch aerial images will be out and people who understand the dignity of the post can become mayors.
Direct elections in these states
Direct system is applicable in states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand etc. The public directly elects the mayor. This stops corruption. Also, when the party reaches out to the public, it saves votes for the future. The public also feels proud, whereas any councilor elected through indirect system votes for the candidate of any party. There is a big game in this. This game took place in Alwar also in the last elections. A party candidate took money on loan, but was not successful.
