Delhi Election Highlights: Voting Concludes Across 70 Assembly Seats, All Eyes On Exit Polls
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 Highlights: Over 1.56 crore eligible voters are set to choose their next government with AAP, BJP, and Congress as the main contenders. Stay tuned for live updates.
Lashing out at the officials over a woman stopped outside the booth, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "Right outside the booth, people were coming out of their cars and going to cast their votes in East of Kailash. However, a woman travelling by the autorickshaw was stopped. Shouldn't DCP or SHO be suspended for this?"
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal told news agency ANI, "In my Lok Sabha constituency, there are queues at various polling stations. I am confident that we will cross the 60% voter turnout in Delhi."
Voter turnout of 57.70% was recorded till 5 pm, according to the Election Commission of India
Congress candidate from the New Delhi seat, Sandeep Dikshit, says, "There are two problems; one is false voting and second is money distribution to voters. This morning, I visited Ansari Nagar. BJP people were distributing money near AIIMS."
Pankaj, a Constable and independent candidate from New Delhi Assembly Constituency, tells ANI, "I am a Constable in Delhi Police, and I am contesting this poll as an independent candidate...My symbol is a shoe, which is a very strong thing for all the corrupt people... This day will be written in golden words in the history of Democracy...If I will win, I will go to the Vidhan Sabha, if I will lose, I will return to my duty...I have been living in Delhi for the past 40 years and serving in Delhi Police for the past 22 years...I know about all the problems and challenges which the public of Delhi is facing...I will work for the public and will solve their issues..."
More than 57 per cent of the total 3.70 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm in the bypoll to the Milkipur Assembly constituency of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.The voting began at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm, officials said. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav alleged fake voting and rigging by officials, but senior police officers rejected the charge and said voting was going on peacefully at all polling stations. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), 57.13 per cent votes were cast till 3 pm.
The Milkipur bypoll has turned into a prestige battle between the Samajwadi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party as the seat is part of the politically significant Ayodhya district. (PTI)
"Jahangirpuri is a communally sensitive area, riots happened here in 2022. All our officials deployed here are very experienced, since morning they have been maintaining control over the entire area. Good prevention action was taken. This time, Delhi Police has done record seizures with over 1 lakh bottles of liquor, 11-12 lakh rupees in cash... As a result, no incident of violence has been reported today," says Special CP (Law & Order) Ravindra Yadav tells PTI after inspecting polling booths.
DCP, South East Ravi Kumar Singh tells ANI, "We received a complaint from there (Jangpura constituency)...that there are four tables of BJP and cash is being distributed...we went there and saw that there were four tables set up, out of which three tables were for different candidates, two of different parties and one independent candidate but because their table cloths was same, hence a confusion was created that all the four were probably BJP's tables. The FST team has also responded to it and the allegation was also verified, nothing of this kind was found. So the confusion has been cleared. The situation is also absolutely normal and one of our teams is there..."
A voter turnout of 46.55 per cent was recorded till 3 pm on Wednesday in Delhi, where polling is underway for its 70 assembly constituencies.Polling began at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm.According to Election Commission (EC) data, 46.55 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise till 3 pm.There are around 1.56 crore eligible voters in Delhi.The highest turnout was recorded in the Northeast district at 52.73 per cent while the New Delhi district recorded the lowest at 43.10 per cent.Among the constituencies, Mustafabad had the highest turnout at 56.12 per cent while Karol Bagh recorded the lowest at 39.05 per cent.Central Delhi district recorded a turnout of 43.45 per cent, East Delhi 47.09 per cent, North Delhi 46.31 per cent, Northwest Delhi 46.81 per cent, Shahdara 49.58 per cent, South Delhi 44.89 per cent, Southeast Delhi 43.91 per cent, Southwest Delhi 48.32 per cent, and West Delhi 45.06 per cent, according to the EC data.Polling is underway at 13,766 stations across Delhi's 70 constituencies to decide the fate of 699 candidates.In the 2020 polls, Delhi had recorded a turnout of 62.59 per cent while only 56 per cent participated in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Union ministers S Jaishankar and Hardeep Singh Puri, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal were among the early voters. (PTI)
Two were detained on charges of casting bogus votes. Interrogation is underway, police say. Speaking about the same, Special CP DC Srivastava told the media, "So far, we have come to know that 2 persons have been detained on the allegation of bogus voting. We are verifying those facts..."
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat says, "...We formed the government in Haryana and Maharashtra. We will also form the government with a full majority in Delhi. BJP's double-engine government will be formed in Delhi and AAP will be thrown out of power..."
"There is still time left, people should come out and cast their vote. I would like to ask Election Commission to announce the voting percentage, not late at night... once the voting concludes, they should tell the voter turnout. The image of the Election Commission has already been tarnished..." Congress MP Rajeev Shukla tells PTI
AAP MP Raghav Chadha claims security personnel not allowing relievers to go inside polling station.
According to the Election Commission, 33.31 percent voter turnout was recorded till 1 PM. North East district is leading with 39.51 percent turnout, while Central district trails with 29.74 percent.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan today cast his vote at a polling booth located in Kushaq Lane.
"The casting of one's vote is not only exercising of one's democratic right but also the moral responsibility of the citizens of the country. I would request the citizens to come forward and exercise their franchise," he said, after casting his vote.
As ruckus has been reported from some areas, DCP New Delhi Devesh Kumar Mahla says, "Poling is going on, I appeal to everyone to exercise their right to vote. Many information come to us, we do inquiry. Dedicated teams have been deployed at police stations since yesterday. We do detention if required."
After exercising his franchise, Congress leader wrote in a post on X, “My dear Delhiites! Today is the day to use the power given to you by the Constitution and decide your future for the next five years. Your one vote will make you and your Delhi stronger. Use your right after thinking well and definitely cast your vote.”
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said that PM Modi planned his Maha Kumbh visit on the day of the Delhi elections to "make headlines". He further said it would have turned out to be a bigger event if he had taken Kejriwal with him for the holy dip.
"In Delhi, both the BJP and AAP's boats have sunk, and the Sheila Dikshit era is making a comeback," he said.
A ruckus erupted in Delhi's Seelampur after the BJP has alleged that some women cast fake votes while wearing burqas. Some female voters also claimed that their votes had already been cast.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh, in a post on X, said that a party worker was detained at the Mandir Marg police station. The Delhi Police replied to his post, saying that the AAP worker was detained as he was "physically forcing people to come on particular political party table along with his accomplice".
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi arrives to cast her vote at a polling booth set up at Atal Adarsh Vidyalaya (NDMC), Lodhi Estate.
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi husband Robert Vadra, and their son cast their vote at a polling booth set up at Atal Adarsh Vidyalaya (NDMC), Lodhi Estate.
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, along with his wife Sunita Kejriwal and parents Gobind Ram Kejriwal & Gita Devi, arrive at Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School to cast a vote.
Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar along with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar, arrived at a polling booth in CPWD Service Centre in North Avenue to cast vote for Delhi polls.
BJP MP Yogender Chandolia casts his vote for Delhi Elections 2025.
With voting is underway in the national capital, BJP leader Manoj Tiwari said, "People are voting to save Delhi, it is for the future of children, senior citizens, women, clean Yamuna, pollution-free Delhi. I have full faith that Delhi is getting ready for a double-engine government for their future."
TMC MP and veteran Bollywood actor Shatrughan Sinha heaped praises on AAP leaders and wished them well on the Delhi election day. In a post on X, he said: "Bravo! Congrats! Mastercard, after Mastercard you Arvind Kejriwal are a 'Master Blaster' indeed! Once again Congratulations to bright, brilliant, CM
@AtishiAAP the silent genius operator low key appearance & high key performance personality@msisodia bold, beautiful, excellent orator
@SanjayAzadS in intellectual par excellence @Saurabh_MLAgk. Best wishes for the road ahead to great wins & innings. Jai Hind!"
BJP candidate from New Delhi Assembly Seat Parvesh Verma shows his inked finger after casting his vote.
Delhi CM Atishi cast her vote and said that the Delhi election is not just a normal election, it is a 'dharmyuddh'. "The people are Delhi are standing with the ones who work. They do not want hooliganism," she said.
On FIR against her, she says "Delhi Police can do anything. Delhi Police is openly making the BJP fight elections. On one side, there is hooliganism of the BJP, and on the other side, Delhi Police is extending full support to BJP..."
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal's father Gobind Ram Kejriwal, arrives at Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School in the New Delhi Assembly constituency to cast his vote for Delhi Assembly Elections 2025.
President Droupadi Murmu cast her vote in New Delhi. Besides her, Delhi CM Atishi, LG VK Saxena, and LoP Rahul Gandhi have also voted.
Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal arrives at a polling booth in Chandni Chowk Assembly Constituency to cast her vote for Delhi
Election Commissioner of India, Rajiv Kumar casts his vote at a polling booth in New Moti Bagh.
According to the Election Commission, a voter turnout of 8.10 percent has been recorded till 9 AM.
Drone visuals in Delhi South District area where voting for Delhi Assembly Election 2025 is underway.
Delhi CM and AAP candidate from Kalkaji constituency Atishi casts her vote at a polling booth.
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, casts his vote for Delhi Election 2025 at the polling booth in St Xavier's School, Raj Niwas Marg.
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Kamraj Lane.
BJP candidate from the New Delhi assembly constituency, Parvesh Verma arrives at a polling booth in Nirman Bhawan to cast his vote.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged people to cast votes as voting is underway in Delhi, asking them to vote "for those who have done real development in Delhi and not made false promises".
"I appeal to the respected people of Delhi to cast their valuable vote. Your one vote will prove to be a symbol of change in Delhi. If Delhi has to move forward on the path of development like before, then choose those people who have really worked for Delhi. They have not cheated you by making false promises. Those who have not taken even a single step for broken roads, dirty water, garbage everywhere, and polluted air and only made excuses, you have to think how much they care about you before pressing the button on the EVM. Those who only want to hold on to power by doing fake wrestling are not the rightful owners of your vote.
"I urge our youth, especially those who are voting for the first time, to welcome this festival of democracy and definitely take part in voting," he said.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who campaigned for the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of Delhi elections, appealed to voters to cast votes. "Fearless voting is what makes democracy strong. Come forward to get your rights and create your own future by casting your vote. Vote and be careful too!" he wrote on X.
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal urged people to vote in Delhi. In a post on X, he said: "Dear Delhiites, today is the day to vote! Your vote is not just a button press; it is the foundation of a bright future for your children. It is an opportunity to ensure good schools, excellent hospitals, and a dignified life for every family. Today, we must defeat the politics of lies, hatred, and fear and choose truth, development, and honesty. Cast your vote and encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to do the same. Hooliganism will lose, Delhi will win!"
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi cast his vote in Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi, while his mother Sonia Gandhi will cast her vote at 11 AM.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj arrives at the polling station at Janpath to cast her vote for Delhi Elections 2025.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives to cast vote in Nirman Bhawan.
EAM Dr S Jaishankar and his wife Kyoko Jaishankar cast their vote at a polling booth set up at NDMC School of Science and Humanities, Tughlaq Crescent.
Ayodhya MP Awadhesh Prasad recited Hanuman Chalisa at his residence in Inayatnagar, Ayodhya. His son, Ajit Prasad, is the Samajwadi Party candidate in the election.
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that voters were being intimidated and stopped from casting votes by the Delhi Police. He also questioned the police barricading.
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi casts his vote at a polling booth in K. Kamraj Lane in the New Delhi Assembly constituency.
Delhi Chief Electoral Officer R Alice Vaz casts her vote at a polling booth in Tilak Marg. After voting she said, "Dear Delhites, please come out and cast your votes to exercise your democratic rights."
Congress candidate from Kalkaji assembly seat Alka Lamba casts her vote at a polling station in Madipur.
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva casts his vote at a polling booth in Mayur Vihar Phase 1.
After casting his vote, Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva said: "Today the people of Delhi are voting for a developed national capital and I appeal to the public to come out and cast their votes for a party that does not fight with the Centre and works in coordination with the Central Govt..."
BJP candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Parvesh Verma says, "...Our priority will be to clean the Yamuna. I appeal to the people of Delhi to form a good government. He (Arvind Kejriwal) got a chance for 11 years, but today people have understood that they have been cheated and all those were lies and this time they will not fall prey to his lies."
BJP candidate from New Delhi constituency Parvesh Verma performs 'puja' at Yamuna Ghat. The voting started at 7 AM.
Voting has begun in Milkipur, Uttar Pradesh, where 3.70 lakh voters will cast their votes today.
AAP leader Manish Sisodia performed pooja at the Kalkaji Temple. He said: "I have prayed for my well-being and for the well-being of Delhi. I have placed my petition at the feet of Kalka Mai for electricity, water, and women's safety. There are evil forces trying to win the election through hooliganism. The BJP has created chaos in Delhi, distributing money. In the past four to five days, videos have surfaced showing the BJP handing out cash.
"With the blessings of Kalka Mai, I can say that the Aam Aadmi Party is forming the government in Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal is becoming the Chief Minister, and I am winning from the Jangpura Assembly seat," he added.
Union Home Minsiter Amit Shah appeals voters to cast ballots. "I appeal to the brothers and sisters going to vote in the Delhi Assembly elections to vote against false promises, the polluted Yamuna, liquor shops, broken roads, and dirty water. Today, come forward and vote to form a government that has a strong track record of public welfare and a clear vision for the development of Delhi. Your one vote can make Delhi the most developed capital in the world," he said.
Congress candidate from New Delhi constituency, Sandeep Dikshit says, "I have been telling you for 2-3 days not that money is being distributed. Both BJP and AAP are distributing it...I am disappointed that both parties are distributing money in an attempt to buy votes by luring voters..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Delhi voters to exercise their right to franchise. In a post on X, he said: "Voting for all the seats in the Delhi Assembly elections will be held today. I urge the voters here to participate in this festival of democracy with full enthusiasm and cast their valuable votes. On this occasion, my special wishes to all "the young friends who are going to vote for the first time"
Mock polling underway at polling booths at Barakhamba Road ahead of voting.
Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visits Moti Bagh Polling Station. Voting for the Assembly elections will begin at 7 am.
Preparations are underway at polling booths at Shaheen Public School and Roz Interactive School in Okhla constituency.
The security in the national capital has been beefed up ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls. More than 30,000 police personnel and 220 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed across the city to ensure smooth polling.
Mock polling is being conducted at a polling booth in Jafrabad.
Voting to all the 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi will begin shortly at 7 AM amid a thick security blanket in the national capital.
Mock polling underway at a polling booth in Mayur Vihar Phase 1 under the Patparganj Assembly constituency.
Security heightened near polling booths at MCD Pratibha Vidhyala, Vishal Enclave.
Police are conducting a checking campaign at various places before the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025. Visuals from Defence Colony.
Background
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 Highlights: With more than 1.56 crore voters eligible to cast their ballots on February 5 across 70 constituencies, the stage is set for the Delhi Assembly elections. Voting will take place from 7 am to 6 pm at 13,766 polling stations under extensive security arrangements.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, is aiming for a third consecutive term, bolstered by its record in governance and welfare schemes. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has been out of power in Delhi for over 25 years, is making a concerted effort to reclaim control, while the Congress, which ruled the capital for 15 years until 2013, seeks a comeback after failing to secure a single seat in the past two elections.
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 Highlights: Key Fights
Among the high-profile contests, Arvind Kejriwal is running for the New Delhi seat, where he faces Parvesh Verma (BJP) and Sandeep Dikshit (Congress). In Kalkaji, Atishi (AAP) is competing against Alka Lamba (Congress) and Ramesh Bidhuri (BJP). Manish Sisodia, former Deputy Chief Minister, is contesting in Jangpura, facing Tarvinder Singh Marwah (BJP) and Farhad Suri (Congress). Satyendar Jain (AAP) is in the fray in Shakur Basti against Karnail Singh (BJP), while Somnath Bharti (AAP) will contest in Malviya Nagar against Satish Upadhyay (BJP) and Jitendra Kumar Kochar (Congress).
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 LIVE: Key Issues
The 27-day campaign came to an end on Monday evening, marking the start of the mandatory silence period before voting. The political discourse was marked by intense debates over key issues such as the Sheesh Mahal controversy, pollution in the Yamuna, and allegations of voter list tampering.
The BJP directed its attack on Kejriwal over corruption accusations, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP chief JP Nadda leading the charge. Modi urged voters to oust AAP from power, calling it “AAP-da” (disaster) for the city.
In return, the AAP highlighted its achievements in education and healthcare, while accusing the BJP of attempting to create a water crisis in Delhi. Kejriwal claimed that the Haryana government had deliberately contaminated the Yamuna river, accusing them of trying to “genocide” the city. Additionally, the AAP labelled the BJP as the "Gali Galauj Party" because of the alleged abusive language used by BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri. Kejriwal also pointed fingers at Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his role in law and order issues.
The Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, attacked both the AAP and BJP, accusing them of governance failures. Rahul Gandhi mocked Kejriwal over the Sheesh Mahal issue, calling the water supplied to Delhi “stinking” and dared Kejriwal to drink it. He also referred to Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia as the “architects” of the alleged liquor scam.
Each party has promised various freebies in its manifesto, with the AAP offering free bus rides for students, ₹18,000 for temple priests and gurdwara granthis, and insurance for auto and taxi drivers. The BJP has promised ₹21,000 for expecting mothers and subsidised cooking gas cylinders at ₹500. The Congress has pledged ₹8,500 per month for the unemployed, alongside ₹500 LPG cylinders for households.
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 Highlights: Security Measures for February 5 Polling
In preparation for the February 5 elections, the Election Commission has deployed 220 paramilitary companies, 35,626 Delhi Police personnel, and 19,000 home guards to ensure smooth and peaceful voting. Nearly 3,000 polling booths have been marked as sensitive, with drone surveillance and Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) stationed at critical locations.
Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Ravindra Yadav assured that all police personnel are committed to ensuring a free and fair election, adding that pre-poll security arrangements have already been implemented. As reported by PTI, the Delhi Police also coordinated with police forces from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and several other states to ensure robust security.
The results, set to be declared on February 8, will reveal whether the AAP manages to retain its power, whether the BJP breaks its losing streak, or whether the Congress makes an unexpected resurgence. With voter turnout likely to play a crucial role in shaping the outcome, all eyes are now on Delhi’s electorate as they head to the polls.
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