Shimla MC budget: BJP stages walkout; expresses displeasure over mayor continuing to hold post

Just as the mayor started his Budget speech, BJP councillors interrupted him to express their dissatisfaction over his continued hold on the position, citing the lack of an official notification from the government regarding his extension.In 2025, the state government decided to extend the terms of the mayor and deputy mayor of the Shimla Municipal Corporation from two and a half years to five years. Just as the mayor started his Budget speech, BJP councillors interrupted him to express their dissatisfaction over his continued hold on the position, citing the lack of an official notification from the government regarding his extension.In 2025, the state government decided to extend the terms of the mayor and deputy mayor of the Shimla Municipal Corporation from two and a half years to five years.