New Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday declared Devnagar Ward Councilor Mahesh Khichi as its candidate for Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD Mayor Election).

At a press conference, Delhi AAP convenor Gopal Rai said that Aman Viha councilor Ravinder Bhardwaj will be the party's candidate for the post of Deputy Mayor.

This year the MCD Mayor will be elected from among the reserved category councillors. Rai said, Khucchi has been associated with AAP since its foundation in 2012.

The MCD Mayor is elected for a term of one year.

Elections for the post of Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be held on 26 April.