Delhi Civic Body Polls For Standing Committee Seat To Be Held Today Amid AAP Vs Lt Governor Tensions

Speaking to reporters this morning Mr Sisodia, the former Deputy Chief Minister, pointed out Mayor Shelly Oberoi had adjourned the House till October 5, "so there is nothing today".

The election was supposed to be held at 1 pm.

The election of a single member is the latest in a long line of bitter squabbles between the AAP and Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, who is the centre's rep in the national capital.

The drama today carries over from Thursday night, when Mr Saxena insisted the election be held at 10 pm. The AAP refused; Mr Sisodia slammed the late-night vote he said was called at an hour's notice. "How can elections be held... AAP, Congress councillors have gone home..."