Dharwad, June 30 -- BJP corporator Jyothi Patil was elected Mayor of the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) for its 24th term, while Santosh Chawan was elected Deputy Mayor in the mayoral elections held on Monday.

Jyothi Patil, a first-time corporator from Ward 19 and an MBA graduate, secured 47 votes to win the mayoral post. Santosh Chawan, representing Ward 49, also secured 47 to become Deputy Mayor.

The results were announced by Election Presiding Officer SB Shettennavara, the Regional Commissioner of the Belagavi Division.

Union Minister and senior BJP leader, Pralhad Joshi, congratulated both BJP corporators and hailed the party's victory.

Speaking to the media, Joshi said, "Today, the 24th Hubballi Dharwad Mayor elect...