Delhi MCD Election 2022 LIVE: Dates likely to be out at 4 PM today

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Nov 04, 2022, 04:10 PM IST

Delhi MCD Election 2022 LIVE: Dates likely to be out at 4 PM today

Air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Friday morning as the overall AQI jumped in Delhi and NCR.

MCD Delhi Election Date 2022: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections are scheduled to be announced today by the state electoral commission NCT of Delhi, therefore all eyes are on them. On Friday at 4 PM, the poll panel will conduct a news conference. A notice from the Ministry of Home Affairs lowered the number of Municipal Corporation of Delhi wards from 272 to 250, in case you were unaware. There are a total of 250 wards, but 42 of them are set aside for reservations. Polling places have been established at the ward level after the Election Comission nominated Returning Officers and considered the concerns and recommendations of the general public and political parties.

MCD Delhi Election Date 2022: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections are scheduled to be announced today by the state electoral commission NCT of Delhi, therefore all eyes are on them. On Friday at 4 PM, the poll panel will conduct a news conference. A notice from the Ministry of Home Affairs lowered the number of Municipal Corporation of Delhi wards from 272 to 250, in case you were unaware. There are a total of 250 wards, but 42 of them are set aside for reservations. Polling places have been established at the ward level after the Election Comission nominated Returning Officers and considered the concerns and recommendations of the general public and political parties.

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Air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Friday morning as the overall AQI jumped in Delhi and NCR.

04:10 PM

Dates for the Delhi MCD Election of 2022 will be released soon, and the State Election Commission PC will start soon.

04:07 PM

Adesh Gupta, president of the state party, will oversee the campaign for all seven seats in the Delhi Municipal Corporation. The party's goal is to win more supporters over to its ideology.

04:05 PM

It is anticipated that the MCD elections would take place by the year's end or at the earliest in 2023.

03:10 PM

Besides Essentials and CNG vehicles, no other kind of trucks, lorries or commercial vehicles powered by diesel would be permitted into Delhi.

03:02 PM

Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced the formation of special task groups to address air pollution in Delhi's most problematic areas. In addition, he said, "Revenue commissioners to prepare a plan for staggered timings for markets and offices."

12:53 PM

As the air quality drops to dangerous levels, the Delhi administration on Friday announced that 50% of government employees would be required to work remotely. The administration had earlier in the day ordered all primary schools to close. Secondary and upper secondary students' schools will stay open, but no outdoor activities are allowed.

12:25 PM

Given the high levels of air pollution in Delhi, it is time to take some preventative measures to avoid getting sick. to educate people on how to deal with this worrying scenario and to let them know what to do and what not to do.
 
To improve indoor air quality, add air purifying plants like Tulsi, spider plants, and aloe vera to homes and workplaces. Remain hydrated. Toxins and dangerous substances should be removed from the body by drinking more water.
 
Avoid outdoor activities and morning exercise. Keep trash, plastics, and other wasted objects from being burned. Avoid travelling on the busier, larger highways and Go away from regions that are heavily polluted or dusty.

(Also Read: Delhi Air Pollution: SC to hear plea raising air pollution issue in Delhi on November 10)

11:52 AM

According to claims made by the BJP, farm fires increased by 34% while the AAP was in power. AAP National convenor and CM Kejriwal, according to BJP leader Manoj Tiwari, is an "enemy of Delhi," and the National Capital has recently changed into a gas chamber, he claimed during a press conference.

11:52 AM

Here are few ways how you can protect your eyes from severe air pollution: 
  • Stay indoors: Stay inside when there is a public health alert. 
  • Wash your hands frequently, and avoid touching your eyes.
  • Wear mask and sunglasses when you go outside.

11:35 AM

Citizens of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up with complaints of choking and 'eye burning' due to smog and air pollution. Elder people are complaining of respiratory illness as the city reels under the smog. According to data supplied by SAFAR India, the National Capital Region (NCR) saw terrible air quality. Noida, which is a part of the NCR, dropped to an AQI of 393 and remained in the "extremely poor" category, while Gurugram's AQI stood at 318 and remained in the "very poor" category.