The BJP has secured significant victories in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) zonal committee elections, winning in 7 of the 12 zones, while AAP won in the remaining 5 zones. This electoral outcome is crucial as it determines the composition of the Standing Committee, the MCD's primary decision-making body. The elections were marked by controversy, with Mayor Shelly Oberoi opposing the appointment of presiding officers and calling the process undemocratic, which led to the intervention of Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. The Supreme Court had previously ruled in favor of the L-G's authority to appoint 10 aldermen, which influenced the election results. The BJP's victory consolidates its power in the MCD, potentially leading to a unique scenario where the House and its main decision-making arm could be controlled by different parties. The final balance of power will depend on an upcoming bypoll.