Delhi Election 2025: The high-octane campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections, set for February 5, concluded at 6 pm on Monday, marking the beginning of the mandatory silence period. Major political figures from all three key parties—Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Congress—held roadshows, public meetings, padayatras, and bike rallies in a final effort to sway voters.
As the campaigning came to a close, the silence period, which will last until voting begins at 7 am on Wednesday, commenced. AAP, seeking a third consecutive term, emphasised its governance record and welfare schemes, with AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, alongside Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, addressing three rallies, including one in Kalkaji, on the last day of campaigning, news agency PTI reported.
The BJP, aiming to reclaim power in Delhi after more than 25 years, organised 22 rallies and roadshows across the city. Key leaders such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President J.P. Nadda, and several BJP chief ministers spearheaded the final push.
Meanwhile, Congress, attempting a revival after failing to win any seats in the last two elections, intensified its efforts. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi held separate roadshows in Kalkaji and Kasturba Nagar, aiming to regain the party's influence in the capital, as per PTI.
Political discourse during the election campaign has been marked by sharp exchanges, with AI-generated spoofs, catchy slogans, and roadshows dominating. The AAP branded the BJP as the "Bharatiya Jhootha Party" (party of liars) and "Gali Galoch Party" (abusive party), while Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to AAP as "AAP-Daa" (disaster) and its leader Kejriwal as "Ghoshna Mantri" (minister of announcements). Congress, in its attempt to regain relevance, labelled Kejriwal as "Farziwal" (Fake) and a "Chhota Recharge" (small recharge) of Modi.
Delhi Election 2025: Arvind Kejriwal Predicts 55 Seats For AAP, Amit Shah Trains Guns At Govt
On the last day of campaigning, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal expressed confidence in his party’s victory, predicting that the AAP would secure 55 out of the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly. In a post on social media platform X, Kejriwal stated, "According to my estimate, the Aam Aadmi Party is going to get 55 seats but if women put in a lot of effort—they should go out to vote and also convince the men in their family to vote for the Aam Aadmi Party—then it can get more than 60 seats." The AAP had won 67 seats in the 2025 assembly elections and 62 in 2020.
Addressing a rally in Chhatarpur, Kejriwal urged Delhi residents to vote for the AAP, claiming, "You gave me a responsibility 10 years ago and I have done a lot of work for Delhi. There is 24-hour electricity supply for the people of Delhi." He contrasted Delhi’s power supply with other states, asserting that while BJP-ruled states have failed to provide 24-hour power, Delhi offers the cheapest electricity in the country. "As soon as you press the 'Kamal' (lotus, the symbol of BJP) button, electricity will be gone before you reach home," he warned.
In contrast, Union Home Minister Amit Shah targeted AAP’s governance, accusing Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia of "looting" Delhi. Speaking at a rally in Jangpura, Shah remarked, "States having a double-engine BJP government have progressed in the last 10 years. Delhi has been left behind." Shah also made scathing remarks about the education system under AAP, calling Sisodia the "only education minister in the country who went to jail in connection with a liquor scam."
Shah reiterated the BJP’s commitment to transforming Delhi, pledging to clean the Yamuna and develop a riverfront similar to the Sabarmati Riverfront within three years. He also promised free healthcare under the Ayushman Scheme for Delhi residents. Shah took further jabs at Kejriwal, claiming the Chief Minister had failed to uphold promises regarding a world-class drainage system and infrastructure, and accused him of hypocrisy over his earlier promises not to take official perks.
Rahul Gandhi on Sunday dared Kejriwal to drink the 'stinking' water supplied to the people in the national capital and accused him of making false promises like Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "He (Kejriwal) first came in a small car -- a WagonR -- then climbed the pole and, after coming down, went straight to the 'Sheesh Mahal' with automatic doors and big TVs. It is a house worth Rs 45 crore. A new type of politics was his promise -- a false promise. He made false promises like Narendra Modi," the Congress leader remarked.
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Delhi Election 2025: 1.56 Crore Voters Eligible To Cast Their Ballots
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has confirmed that 1.56 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots across 13,766 polling stations. Of these, 83.76 lakh are men, 72.36 lakh are women, and 1,267 are third-gender voters. To ensure accessibility, 733 polling stations have been designated for persons with disabilities. The Election Commission has introduced the Queue Management System (QMS) app, which will allow voters to monitor crowd levels in real-time at polling stations.
In a significant development, 6,980 out of 7,553 eligible voters under the home voting facility for senior citizens and persons with disabilities have already cast their ballots. This service, which began on January 24, will continue until February 4.
To maintain order, the Delhi Police has registered over 1,000 cases of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) since its enforcement on January 7. Police have arrested 33,434 individuals for various legal violations during the election period. In preparation for the elections, the Election Commission has deployed 220 companies of paramilitary forces, 19,000 home guards, and 35,626 Delhi Police personnel. Additionally, over 21,500 ballot units and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) have been prepared, ensuring accessibility, including provisions for dummy and Braille ballot papers.
The outcome of this fiercely contested election will determine whether the AAP continues its dominance, the BJP breaks its losing streak in the Delhi assembly, or Congress makes a surprising comeback. The final verdict will be revealed on February 8, as Delhi awaits the results of what has been one of its most high-stakes electoral battles.