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Chhattisgarh CM Goes, Raipur Mayor Follows? BJP Councillors Bring No-Confidence Motion Against Ajaz Dhebar

Nishtha Anushree

Dec 05, 2023, 12:35 PM | Updated 12:35 PM IST


Chhattisgarh election result
Chhattisgarh election result

Soon after the Chhattisgarh election results, where BJP is set to return to power after five years, there has been a move to remove the mayor in Raipur.

The BJP councillor group called a meeting at the municipal office to bring a no-confidence motion against Mayor Ajaz Dhebar on Tuesday (5 December) at 12 noon.

During a discussion, late on Monday night, a meeting of Congress councillors took place at the residence of former minister Mohammad Akbar in Maudhapara. In this meeting, Mayor Ajaz Dhebar, along with Congress leaders, including MIC member Akash Sharma, were present.

BJP has also claimed that it is in touch with Congress councillors, IBC24 News reported. BJP may demand fresh voting.

Nishtha Anushree is Senior Sub-editor at Swarajya. She tweets at @nishthaanushree.


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