Chandigarh Mayoral Election Set for Jan 30 After Delay; Seen as Test for AAP-Congress Alliance
• Chandigarh mayoral election to be held on January 30 as per court order, after being postponed earlier • Election seen as test of AAP-Congress alliance amid struggles over seat sharing • AAP to contest mayoral seat, Congress to put up candidates for deputy mayor posts • Part of efforts to unite INDIA bloc against BJP in upcoming national elections • Comes after setbacks to alliance over seat sharing conflicts in Bengal, Punjab