Ghonda is an affluent residential area located in the

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Legislative Assembly district.

Politics

During the last few decades, residents of Ghonda have generally supported the

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(BJP), who have been in power in the area since the Lok Sabha elections of the Northeast Delhi constituency in 1993. The second most popular political party within Ghonda was historically the

Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress (INC), colloquially the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a political parties in India, political party in India with deep roots in most regions of India. Founded on 28 December 1885, it was the first mo ...

(INC), which performed well in the 1998, 2003, and 2008 local elections. In the 2015 election, the residents of Ghonda elected representatives from the

Aam Aadmi Party The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP, ) is a List of political parties in India, political party in India. It was founded on 26 November 2012 by Arvind Kejriwal and his then-companions, following the 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement against then gover ...

(AAP), ending the almost-decade long INC and BJP winning streaks. However, in 2020, the constituency again became a BJP stronghold.

Notable people

* Ajay Mahawar is the

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(MLA) representing the Ghonda area. * Manoj Tiwari is the member of the National

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(Parliament) representing this area. * A well-known social advocate, Sarfraz Ahmed from Sarai Ghasi, lives in the C block of Yamuna Vihar in Ghonda.

Schools

Notable schools in this area include: * Nav Jeewan Adarsh Public School * Pt. Yadram Secondary Public School at Bhajanpura Thana Road

Attractions

* Dilli Darbar Sweets and Chat Corner * Pahadi Mandir (Shiv Mandir) * Sanwals Shop K-Block. Main road * Subhash Vihar Gali No.10 * Gulzar Chicken Biryani , momeen Chawk * Nav Yuvak Ramlila in Subhash Vihar * Eid Mela at DDA Ground * Saree Mahal Emporium (ladies' warehouse) * Anuradha Saree Emporium (ladies' warehouse) * Ayurdarshan Healthcare

References

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External links

MCD Hospital, Ghonda
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