New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Saurabh Joshi, a BJP councillor, has been elected as the new mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.

Joshi secured 18 votes in the three-cornered contest held on Thursday. AAP candidate Yogesh Dhingra got 11 votes, while Congress's Gurpreet Singh Gabi secured only seven votes.

Saurabh Joshi is the newly elected mayor of Chandigarh, who secured the win for the BJP for the 4th time.

Joshi was the BJP's nominated candidate and represents Ward No. 14, which covers Sectors 15, 16, 17 and 24 in Chandigarh. He has been active in civic issues and is known within the corporation for voicing concerns and participating in house meetings.

Joshi's election as mayor came amid a tight contest in the 35-member municipal corpo...