Voting began for the high-octane Delhi Assembly elections, with AAP eyeing a third straight term, banking on its governance record and welfare schemes, while the BJP and Congress look for a resurgence.
Around 1.56 crore eligible voters started casting their ballot at 7 am on Wednesday.
Polling is under way at 13,766 stations across all 70 Assembly constituencies to decide the fate of 699 candidates in a contest that could reshape the political landscape of the capital.
Polling is scheduled to continue until 6 pm.
Delhi declares public holiday for elections, metro services adjusted
February 5, 2025 8:55 am
In a move to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday, the Delhi government has declared a public holiday. The holiday applies to all government and private sector offices across the national capital. Additionally, to support election duties, Delhi Metro has announced special operating hours for today. The metro services on all lines started at 4 am from their terminal stations. IANS
Not just an election but a Dharam Yuddh: Atishi
February 5, 2025 8:53 am
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP candidate Atishi on Wednesday urged the voters to cast their ballot in the assembly polls that are under way in the national capital. In a post on X, Atishi asserted that the Delhi election is not just an election, but a “Dharam Yuddh”. ANI
Double-engine government will be formed in Delhi: BJP’s Virendraa Sachdeva
February 5, 2025 8:40 am
Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva cast his vote at a Mayur Vihar Phase 1 polling station under the Patparganj Assembly constituency. He exuded confidence in the BJP’s win in the election, saying a double-engine government would be formed in Delhi. ANI
Sandeep Dikshit cast his vote in Jangpura
February 5, 2025 8:12 am
Congress candidate from the New Delhi constituency, Sandeep Dikshit, on Wednesday cast his vote in a polling booth in Jangpura. ANI
Over 30,000 police personnel, 220 companies of paramilitary forces deployed
February 5, 2025 8:08 am
Delhi is on high alert for the assembly polls on Wednesday as over 30,000 police personnel and 220 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed across the national capital for peaceful elections. PTI
You must cast your vote: PM Modi to voters
February 5, 2025 8:06 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters of Delhi that they must cast their valuable votes in the assembly elections being held on Wednesday. In a post on X, he especially greeted the first-time young voters. Do keep this in mind, he said, “Pahle matdaan, phir jalpaan” (First vote, have meal later). PTI
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