AAP's Amanatullah Khan Wins Okhla's Triangular Contest, BJP's Manish Chaudhary Trails By 23,639 Votes
Okhla Assembly 2025: Amanatullah Khan of the Aam Aadmi Party won the Okhla seat, defeating Manish Chaudhary of the BJP by a margin of 23,639 votes.
Aam Aadmi Party candidate Amanatullah Khan won the Okhla constituency in a triangular contest with a margin of 23,639 votes against BJP leader Manish Chaudhary.
Amanatullah Khan, who won the Okhla seat for a third term, received 88,943 votes, while Manish Chaudhary got 65,304 votes. AIMIM candidate Shifa Ur Rehman, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, received 39,558 votes and stood third.
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Congress councillor Ariba Khan, who was also fighting in the seat, came fourth with 12,739 votes. The high-profile seat witnessed a high-stake contest, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi campaigning on the seat.
Okhla Assembly Demography
After the revised electoral roll data, the Okhla assembly has a total of 3,74,491 registered voters. Of these, 2,18,411 are male voters, 1,56,351 are female voters, and 29 are third-gender voters. As per data gathered by local booth officers, a total of 2,21,014 voters cast their votes in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections in the Okhla constituency.
Okhla is Assembly Constituency number 54 and comprises five wards: Madanpur Khadar East, Madanpur Khadar West, Sarita Vihar, Abul Fazal Enclave, and Zakir Nagar.
Okhla Assembly 2025: Candidates In The Fray
The Okhla Assembly constituency is witnessing a high-stakes battle with four prominent candidates representing major political parties:
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) – Amanatullah Khan
The sitting AAP MLA, Khan has represented Okhla since 2015 and is seeking a third consecutive term. His campaign focuses on welfare schemes, infrastructure improvements, and local community development.
Indian National Congress (INC) – Ariba Khan
A first-time assembly candidate, Ariba is the MLC from Abul Fazal Enclave ward and comes from a politically influential family. She is the daughter of former Okhla MLA Asif Khan and niece of Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) – Shifa Ur Rehman
A controversial entrant, Rehman is contesting on an AIMIM ticket. His undertrial status stems from his 2020 arrest in connection with the Delhi Riots Conspiracy case. His presence has led to speculation about a split in the Muslim vote, potentially impacting AAP and Congress.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – Manish Chaudhry
A former Congress member, Chaudhry is now representing the BJP. With the Hindu-majority areas of Okhla rallying behind the BJP, his prospects are strengthened by a divided opposition.
With a four-way contest shaping up, Okhla is set for a dramatic electoral showdown. Stay tuned for live updates as counting progresses!
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