In an election for the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) Mayor and Deputy Mayor election held on Saturday, Ramappa Badiger has been elected as the new Mayor, while Durgamma Bijavad secured the position of Deputy Mayor.

The mayoral election saw three candidates vying for the top position. Ramappa Badiger emerged victorious with 47 votes in his favor, narrowly defeating Imam Hussain Eligar who received 36 votes. The third candidate, Husainabi Nalatawad, garnered only 3 votes.



The voting breakdown for the mayoral election was as follows:

- Ramappa Badiger: 47 for, 36 against, 3 neutral, 4 absent
- Imam Hussain Eligar: 36 for, 47 against, 3 neutral, 4 absent
- Husainabi Nalatawad: 3 for, 81 against, 2 neutral, 4 absent

In the race for Deputy Mayor, two candidates submitted their nominations: Mangalamma Hiremani and Durgamma Bijavad. The election results mirrored those of the mayoral race, with Durgamma Bijavad securing the position. The voting details were:

- Durgamma Bijavad: 47 for, 36 against, 3 neutral, 4 absent
- Mangalamma Hiremani: 36 for, 47 against, 3 neutral, 4 absent

Both elections saw a consistent pattern of 47 votes for the winning candidates, suggesting a stable majority in the corporation. The new leadership is expected to take charge of the HDMC's affairs in the coming days.

This election marks a significant change in the local governance of Hubballi-Dharwad, and residents will be watching closely to see how the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor address the city's pressing issues