Gurugram, Aug. 2 -- The Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) will hold a special meeting on August 5 to elect its first-ever senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor, marking a significant political milestone since its elevation to corporation status in 2020. The elections will be conducted in accordance with the Haryana Municipal Corporation Election Rules, 1994, said officials. MCM officials said the election will be presided over by the Mayor of Manesar Municipal Corporation. A total of 20 elected councillors and nominated members eligible to vote will participate in the process. Prospective candidates are required to submit nominations with one proposer and one seconder-both of whom must also be sitting members. "No councillor may propose or second more than one candidate. Election certificates and photo IDs will be mandatory for entry, and the use of electronic gadgets, including mobile phones and pen drives, will be strictly prohibited during the proceedings," said a senior MCM official. The notification was issued by the office of the divisional commissioner and returning officer last week. Interested councillors have until Saturday to submit nominations, with scrutiny conducted on August 3 and the final list of candidates published the same day. Though political parties have not officially named their candidates, people aware of the matter said that backroom negotiations and alignments are already in full swing. With no single party enjoying a clear majority, the outcome could hinge on last-minute alliances. Residents and civic observers have expressed hope that the new leadership will address pressing infrastructure and civic issues. "It's important that whoever gets elected works in close coordination with RWAs," said Praveen Malik, president of the Rising (SARE) Homes RWA in Sector 92....