Need to streamline Ggm civic services

The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) pick for the mayor's post in the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), Rajrani Malhotra, has been campaigning aggressively in the run-up to the civic polls, promising better infrastructure, improved sanitation and a corruption-free administration.

- Leena Dhankhar

GURUGRAM: Backed by senior BJP leaders, including Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh, she has pledged to ensure holistic development across both urban and rural sectors. Edited excerpts:

What motivated you to contest the election, and how does your experience align with the responsibilities of this role?

My decision to contest is driven by my deep-rooted connection with Gurugram. Having been actively engaged with party activities alongside my husband, who served as the BJP's district president, I have witnessed the city's challenges and aspirations. I have spent years working for the empowerment of women, for social welfare programs, and grassroot-level governance, and now I want to translate that experience into progress for Gurugram. My priorities are good governance, transparency and delivering results that improve the lives of residents.

BJP has been in power in Gurugram for years. What will you do differently to address civic issues?

Though significant progress has been made under the BJP's leadership -- especially in terms of infrastructure and smart city initiatives -- there are persistent challenges that need urgent attention.