Delhi MCD Elections 2017: Here's why these civic polls are so important

As Delhi's civic bodies go to polls, here's what these bodies do and why elections are important

In addition to an elected government, Delhi has five different civic bodies. But what do they all do? Which body should the people approach for their issues? Do the civic bodies and Delhi government have overlapping functions? Who do the civic bodies report to? As Delhi’s civic bodies go to the polls, The Wire breaks it down.

Delhi, which is spread over 1,484 square km, has five municipal bodies. As per the government of India, all cities with a population of over ten lakh are required to have a municipal corporation.

The five municipal bodies

The New Delhi area