Congress Sweeps Civic Body Polls In Himachal's Shimla, Wins 24 Of 34 Wards | Read
The ruling Congress today swept the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) polls with two-third majority by winning 24 wards out of total 34, wresting the prestigious civic body from the BJP. The BJP captured nine wards while the CPI-M managed to win just one ward, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Aditya Negi said. Both the BJP and the Congress had fielded 34 candidates each and the CPI-M had put up four candidates. (Video credit: PTI)
