In Pics | Things to know about Delhi's new Mayor

In the fourth attempt, Aam Aadmi Party leader Shelly Oberoi was elected Mayor of Delhi. Shelly Oberoi registered victory by securing 150 votes in the Mayoral election. As AAP breaks the streak of BJP's fifteen years in the MCD, here are some facts about Shelly Oberoi, an AAP activist, who would be heading the Municipal Corporation of Delhi as Mayor.

Shelly Oberoi started her political journey at the age of 28 as an AAP activist in 2013. Credit: Instagram/@dr.shellyoberoi

Not many know that before embarking on a political journey, Shelly has taught the students of several universities like DU, NMIMS, IP and IGNOU. Credit: Instagram/@dr.shellyoberoi

She has also worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Delhi, and a lifetime member of the Indian Commerce Association (ICA). Credit: Instagram/@dr.shellyoberoi

Shelly holds a PhD in Management Studies from IGNOU's School of Management Studies. Credit: Instagram/@dr.shellyoberoi

Shelly had registered victory from former Delhi BJP Chief Adesh Gupta's home turf in the recent MCD polls. Credit: Instagram/@dr.shellyoberoi

Shelly, a first-time councillor, emerged victorious from a place where BJP turf has a stronghold in her first attempt. She secured 150 votes while BJP's nominee Rekha Gupta got 116 votes in the Mayoral election. Credit: Instagram/@dr.shellyoberoi

With her win, Shelly became the first mayor of the reunified MCD. Credit: PTI Photo