ABP Exit Poll HIGHLIGHTS | Kejriwal To Return As Delhi CM; BJP Improves Tally, But Can't Defenestrate AAP
Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 LIVE UPDATES: Delhi today is voting to elect a new government on the backdrop of ruling Aam Aadmi Party's attempt to bag a second term and Bharatiya Janata Party's aim to end its 22-year long exile in Delhi. The voting for 70 Assembly constituencies in the city-state has begun from 8 am and it will continue till 6 pm. Over 1.4 crore people, who are eligible to vote in the Delhi Assembly election, will choose 70 MLAs today.
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08 Feb 2020 08:36 PM
ABP Exit Poll | AAP Set To Clinch Delhi Assembly Polls With Thumping Majority
As the voting in national capital for 2020 Assembly elections came to an end, ABP News along with C-Voter conduced an Exit Poll to gauge the mood of people ahead of the final showdown on February 11.
As per the Exit Poll, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is predicted to sweep the Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 once again with a whopping majority.
As per the findings of the survey, AAP is projected to return to power in the national capital by bagging seats ranging between 49-63 in the 70-member assembly, crushing both Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) by a huge margin.
The survey predicts that the saffron party is likely to clinch somewhere around 5 to 19 seats in the national capital. This, however, is a decent improvement for BJP in Delhi compared to the measly 3 seats it was able to pocket in 2015 Assembly Elections.
The Exit Poll shows a marginal improvement for the party compared to 2015 Assembly polls as this time around it appears to win seats in the range between 0-4 in the national capital.
As the voting in national capital for 2020 Assembly elections came to an end, ABP News along with C-Voter conduced an Exit Poll to gauge the mood of people ahead of the final showdown on February 11.
As per the Exit Poll, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is predicted to sweep the Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 once again with a whopping majority.
As per the findings of the survey, AAP is projected to return to power in the national capital by bagging seats ranging between 49-63 in the 70-member assembly, crushing both Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) by a huge margin.
The survey predicts that the saffron party is likely to clinch somewhere around 5 to 19 seats in the national capital. This, however, is a decent improvement for BJP in Delhi compared to the measly 3 seats it was able to pocket in 2015 Assembly Elections.
The Exit Poll shows a marginal improvement for the party compared to 2015 Assembly polls as this time around it appears to win seats in the range between 0-4 in the national capital.
ABP News Exit Poll | AAP To Bag 9 Out of 12 Seats In New Delhi Constituency
As per ABP News-CVoter Exit Poll, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is likely to clinch New Delhi constituency by winning seats ranging between 7-9 followed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which is expected to get somewhere around 1-3 seats.
Findings of the survey says Congress is likely to draw a blank in New Delhi constituency.
As per ABP News-CVoter Exit Poll, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is likely to clinch New Delhi constituency by winning seats ranging between 7-9 followed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which is expected to get somewhere around 1-3 seats.
Findings of the survey says Congress is likely to draw a blank in New Delhi constituency.
ABP News Exit Poll | AAP Retains East Delhi With 8 Out Of 12 Seats
As per ABP News-CVoter Exit Poll, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is likely to clinch East Delhi seats ranging between 6-8 followed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which is expected to get somewhere around 1-3 seats.
Findings of the survey says Congress is likely to win 0-1 seat in East Delhi constituency.
As per ABP News-CVoter Exit Poll, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is likely to clinch East Delhi seats ranging between 6-8 followed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which is expected to get somewhere around 1-3 seats.
Findings of the survey says Congress is likely to win 0-1 seat in East Delhi constituency.
ABP News Exit Poll | AAP To Get 9 Seats In Chandni Chowk Constituency
As per ABP News-CVoter Exit Poll, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is likely to clinch seats ranging between 7-9 followed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which is expected to get somewhere around 1-3 seats.
Congress stands on the third spot with winning seats in the range between 0-1. Alka Lamba is contesting on Congress' seat from this Vidhan Sabha seat.
As per ABP News-CVoter Exit Poll, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is likely to clinch seats ranging between 7-9 followed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which is expected to get somewhere around 1-3 seats.
Congress stands on the third spot with winning seats in the range between 0-1. Alka Lamba is contesting on Congress' seat from this Vidhan Sabha seat.
As Delhi enters into the final stage of voting for 2020 Assembly polls, voter turnout has jumped to 57 per cent till 5 pm. After the voting ends at 6 pm, ABP News will telecast big Exit Poll for Delhi voters. Stay tuned for all live updates from the show.
As Delhi enters into the final stage of voting for 2020 Assembly polls, voter turnout has jumped to 57 per cent till 5 pm. After the voting ends at 6 pm, ABP News will telecast big Exit Poll for Delhi voters. Stay tuned for all live updates from the show.
UP CM, Dy CM appeal to Delhi voters to vote
As voting is going on for 70 Assembly seats in Delhi on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya appealed to the people to cast their votes.
The Chief Minister Yogi Adityananth tweeted in Hindi: 'Namaskar Delhi! Today is the polling day. Vote for change. Vote for electing a government that speeds up the development and is dedicated to the public. Voting is your most invaluable right. You must vote and encourage your friends and relatives to vote. Jai Hind.'
UP's Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also tweeted: 'Vote in this festival of democracy without any fear, temptation or pressure, be a partner in the development of Delhi and vote for BJP to choose safe Delhi.'
IANS
As voting is going on for 70 Assembly seats in Delhi on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya appealed to the people to cast their votes.
The Chief Minister Yogi Adityananth tweeted in Hindi: 'Namaskar Delhi! Today is the polling day. Vote for change. Vote for electing a government that speeds up the development and is dedicated to the public. Voting is your most invaluable right. You must vote and encourage your friends and relatives to vote. Jai Hind.'
UP's Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also tweeted: 'Vote in this festival of democracy without any fear, temptation or pressure, be a partner in the development of Delhi and vote for BJP to choose safe Delhi.'
IANS
Congress will spring surprise on Feb 11: Delhi Congress In-charge
Delhi Congress in-charge P.C Chacko said here on Saturday that the party will spring a surprise on February 11, the day on which counting of votes will take place for the 70-member Delhi Assembly.
Chacko denied that the party has thrown in the towel and is not even in the race.
Talking to IANS after casting his vote at Nirbhan Bhavan polling station, Chacko said the main opponent of the Congress is the Aam Aadmi Party and not the BJP, which has lost a lot of ground in the national capital.
Delhi Congress in-charge P.C Chacko said here on Saturday that the party will spring a surprise on February 11, the day on which counting of votes will take place for the 70-member Delhi Assembly.
Chacko denied that the party has thrown in the towel and is not even in the race.
Talking to IANS after casting his vote at Nirbhan Bhavan polling station, Chacko said the main opponent of the Congress is the Aam Aadmi Party and not the BJP, which has lost a lot of ground in the national capital.
According to latest figures, voting has picked pace across the national capital in the second half of the day. 46 per cent voter turnout is recorded in Delhi assembly polls till 4 pm.
As Delhi continues to vote in order to select its next Legislative Assembly for 2020-2025 term, BJP MP Parvesh Verma has claimed that the BJP is likely to win 50 seats as the voters are voting in favour of the saffron party.
According to the latest data by Election Commission, 30.18 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the national capital by 3 pm. This comparatively low to that recorded during Assembly Elections last time.
Delhi had recorded a voter turnout of 67.12 per cent in the last Assembly polls held in 2015.
Delhi had recorded a voter turnout of 67.12 per cent in the last Assembly polls held in 2015.
Feels nice to take part in the democratic process: Raihan, son of Priyanka Vadra
Update:
28.14 % voter turnout recorded in Delhi assembly polls till 2 pm.
28.14 % voter turnout recorded in Delhi assembly polls till 2 pm.
CEC Sunil Arora casts vote
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Saturday exercised his franchise in central Delhi's Nirman Bhawan polling booth.
Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had also exercised their franchise at the same polling booth earlier in the day.
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Saturday exercised his franchise in central Delhi's Nirman Bhawan polling booth.
Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had also exercised their franchise at the same polling booth earlier in the day.
Priyanka Gandhi’s Son Raihan Vadra, First-Time Voter, Exercises Franchise; Says ‘Voted For Development’
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Robert Vadra and their son Raihan Rajiv Vadra who is a first-time voter, cast their vote at booth no.114 & 116 in Lodhi Estate. ‘It was a nice feeling to take part in the democratic process. Everyone should exercise their right to vote; I think everyone should have access to public transport and it should be subsidized for students.’
‘I voted for development and I think everybody should vote for the development,’ he added.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Robert Vadra and their son Raihan Rajiv Vadra who is a first-time voter, cast their vote at booth no.114 & 116 in Lodhi Estate. ‘It was a nice feeling to take part in the democratic process. Everyone should exercise their right to vote; I think everyone should have access to public transport and it should be subsidized for students.’
‘I voted for development and I think everybody should vote for the development,’ he added.
Priyanka Gandhi arrives with husband Robert Vadra, son Raihan Vadra to cast vote. Earlier she had accompanied mother Sonia Gandhi to polling booth at Nirman Bhawan.
Women capable of chosing their candidates: Smriti slams Kejriwal
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his sexist comment when he suggested that women should heed their male counterparts' counsel while voting.
Irani questioned his intentions in making such a comment on Twitter earlier. ‘Don't you think that women are capable enough to decide on their own about whom to vote?’ Irani tweeted in response with a hashtag #AntiWomenKejriwal.
Earlier in the day, Kejriwal exercised his franchise along with his family members at the Rajpura Transport Authority in Civil Lines area amid tight security.
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his sexist comment when he suggested that women should heed their male counterparts' counsel while voting.
Irani questioned his intentions in making such a comment on Twitter earlier. ‘Don't you think that women are capable enough to decide on their own about whom to vote?’ Irani tweeted in response with a hashtag #AntiWomenKejriwal.
Earlier in the day, Kejriwal exercised his franchise along with his family members at the Rajpura Transport Authority in Civil Lines area amid tight security.
Update :
15.68 % voter turnout in Delhi assembly polls till 12 noon.
15.68 % voter turnout in Delhi assembly polls till 12 noon.
Watch: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi casts vote
Voter Turnout
15% voter turnout recorded till 11 am
15% voter turnout recorded till 11 am
Congress candidate Alka Lamba tries to slap AAP worker after his alleged lewd remarks at her.
A scuffle broke out between AAP and Congress workers near Majnu ka Teela. Congress candidate Alka Lamba tried to slap an AAP worker after a lewd remark was passed at her.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh has said the party will complain to Election Commission.
'As soon as I came out from polling booth I saw son of AAP candidate arguing with the police over getting admission inside polling booth. At that moment, an AAP worker Harmesh used abusive language against me. Thank the police who arrested him immediately,' she said later.
A scuffle broke out between AAP and Congress workers near Majnu ka Teela. Congress candidate Alka Lamba tried to slap an AAP worker after a lewd remark was passed at her.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh has said the party will complain to Election Commission.
'As soon as I came out from polling booth I saw son of AAP candidate arguing with the police over getting admission inside polling booth. At that moment, an AAP worker Harmesh used abusive language against me. Thank the police who arrested him immediately,' she said later.
Poll officer dies in northeast Delhi's Babarpur
While voting for the Assembly election is underway in the national capital, a polling officer posted at Babarpur Assembly constituency died on Saturday.
Babarpur constituency is situated in northeast Delhi.
According to the poll panel officials, Singh passed away after a cardiac arrest.
While voting for the Assembly election is underway in the national capital, a polling officer posted at Babarpur Assembly constituency died on Saturday.
Babarpur constituency is situated in northeast Delhi.
According to the poll panel officials, Singh passed away after a cardiac arrest.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal launches attack at BJP in a tweet
WATCH: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says 'AAP will come back to power for third time'
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Voter Turnout at 11:00 am
6.96% voter turnout recorded in Delhi assembly polls till 11:00 am.
6.96% voter turnout recorded in Delhi assembly polls till 11:00 am.
Delhi Polls: President Ram Nath Kovind arrives at polling booth to cast his vote
Voter Turnout:
4.33% poll percentage recorded in Delhi Assembly polls till 9:00 am.
4.33% poll percentage recorded in Delhi Assembly polls till 9:00 am.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with his family casts his vote at a polling booth in Civil Lines; BJP's Sunil Yadav & Congress's Romesh Sabharwal are contesting against him from New Delhi constituency.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with his family casts his vote at a polling booth in Civil Lines; BJP's Sunil Yadav & Congress's Romesh Sabharwal are contesting against him from New Delhi constituency.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with his family casts his vote at a polling booth in Civil Lines; BJP's Sunil Yadav & Congress's Romesh Sabharwal are contesting against him from New Delhi constituency.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal leaves for casting his vote.BJP's Sunil Yadav& Congress's Romesh Sabharwal are contesting against him from New Delhi constituency.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal leaves for casting his vote.BJP's Sunil Yadav& Congress's Romesh Sabharwal are contesting against him from New Delhi constituency.
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Meenakshi Lekhi casts her vote at a polling station in South Extension Part-II. Delhi
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Meenakshi Lekhi casts her vote at a polling station in South Extension Part-II. Delhi
The polling for the 70-member Delhi Assembly got underway on Saturday morning and voters made a beeline to cast their votes at their respective polling booth
EVM is also not functioning at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya booth number 114, New Delhi constituency
EVM is also not functioning at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya booth number 114, New Delhi constituency
Delhi: Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari and senior RSS leader Ram Lal at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi assembly constituency. Delhi CM&sitting MLA from the constituency, Arvind Kejriwal is contesting from here. BJP's Sunil Yadav& Congress's Romesh Sabharwal fielded against the CM.
Urge people of Delhi to vote in record numbers, says Modi
Urge people of Delhi to vote in record numbers, says Modi
Voting has not yet begun at C10 block booth in Yamuna Vihar due to a technical issue in the EVM. Election Commission's technical team at the spot.
Delhi: Lt Governor Anil Baijal and his wife Mala Baijal cast their vote at a polling station at Greater Kailash; AAP's sitting MLA and candidate Saurabh Bhardwaj is contesting against BJP's Shikha Rai and Congress's Sukhbir Pawar from here.
Delhi: Lt Governor Anil Baijal and his wife Mala Baijal cast their vote at a polling station at Greater Kailash; AAP's sitting MLA and candidate Saurabh Bhardwaj is contesting against BJP's Shikha Rai and Congress's Sukhbir Pawar from here.
Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan along with his mother arrive at Ratan Devi Public School in Krishna Nagar to cast their votes; BJP's Anil Goel and Congress's Ashok Walia contesting from here against AAP's sitting MLA and candidate SK Bagga
Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan along with his mother arrive at Ratan Devi Public School in Krishna Nagar to cast their votes; BJP's Anil Goel and Congress's Ashok Walia contesting from here against AAP's sitting MLA and candidate SK Bagga
Delhi: Justice R. Bhanumati arrives at NDMC School of Science & Humanities Education at Tuglak Cresent Road, to cast her vote
Delhi: Justice R. Bhanumati arrives at NDMC School of Science & Humanities Education at Tuglak Cresent Road, to cast her vote
Delhi: BJP MP Parvesh Verma casts his vote at a polling station in Matiala assembly constituency; BJP and Congress have fielded Rajesh Gehlot and Sumesh Shokeen from the constituency, respectively. Gulab Singh Yadav of AAP is the current MLA and party's candidate from Matiala
Delhi: BJP MP Parvesh Verma casts his vote at a polling station in Matiala assembly constituency; BJP and Congress have fielded Rajesh Gehlot and Sumesh Shokeen from the constituency, respectively. Gulab Singh Yadav of AAP is the current MLA and party's candidate from Matiala
Delhi: BJP MP Parvesh Verma casts his vote at a polling station in Matiala assembly constituency; BJP and Congress have fielded Rajesh Gehlot and Sumesh Shokeen from the constituency, respectively. Gulab Singh Yadav of AAP is the current MLA and party's candidate from Matiala
Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has cast his vote at the polling station set up at NDMC School of Science & Humanities Education at Tuglak Cresent. He says, 'it is basic duty of every citizen to vote. It is important to get out there and contribute.'
Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has cast his vote at the polling station set up at NDMC School of Science & Humanities Education at Tuglak Cresent. He says, 'it is basic duty of every citizen to vote. It is important to get out there and contribute.'
AAP is contesting on all 70 seats, while the BJP has fielded its candidates on 67 seats and has left three seats for its allies -- two for JD-U and one for LJP. On the other hand, Congress is contesting on 66 seats and has given four seats to its ally RJD.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is hoping to retain power for the second consecutive term.
Similarly, the BJP is hopeful to return to power by cashing in on the aura of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and hard work done by Home Minister Amit Shah along with party chief JP Nadda.
The Congress, which was in power for 15 years at a stretch in Delhi under the leadership of former Chief Minister late Sheila Dixit till the party lost to AAP in 2015 polls, is hoping for a revival.
In the last elections, the AAP had registered a landslide victory by winning 67 seats. The BJP had won 3. The Congress didn't open its account.
BREAKING | Polling for 70 assembly constituencies in Delhi begins.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urged people to exercise their right to vote and participate in the biggest festival of democracy.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urged people to exercise their right to vote and participate in the biggest festival of democracy.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Patparganj Assembly constituency said that today, people of Delhi will vote for better education and future for their children.
Delhi is going for polls again on Saturday with a total of 79 women in the fray with the top political parties -- the Aam Aadmi Party, BJP and Congress -- fielding 24 female candidates.
The results on February 11 will decide how many of them make it to the Assembly.
While the Congress is aiming to come back to the helm after ruling the city for 15 years in a stretch, the AAP is aiming to retain power and is trying for a hat-trick, and the BJP, which has been out of power in Delhi for more than two decades, is also aiming to form a government.
The results on February 11 will decide how many of them make it to the Assembly.
While the Congress is aiming to come back to the helm after ruling the city for 15 years in a stretch, the AAP is aiming to retain power and is trying for a hat-trick, and the BJP, which has been out of power in Delhi for more than two decades, is also aiming to form a government.
Delhi: Voters begin to arrive at the polling stations at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi assembly constituency (pic 1&2) and NDMC School of Science and Humanities (pic 3&4) at Tughlak Road; Polling for 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi to begin shortly
Delhi: Voters begin to arrive at the polling stations at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi assembly constituency (pic 1&2) and NDMC School of Science and Humanities (pic 3&4) at Tughlak Road; Polling for 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi to begin shortly
Delhi: Voters begin to arrive at the polling stations at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi assembly constituency (pic 1&2) and NDMC School of Science and Humanities (pic 3&4) at Tughlak Road; Polling for 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi to begin shortly
Delhi: Voters start arriving at a polling station in Jhandewalan area, in Karol Bagh assembly constituency. AAP has fielded its sitting MLA Vishesh Ravi from here. BJP's Yogendra Chandolia & Congress' Gaurav Dhanak are contesting from here. Voting begins at 8 AM.
Delhi: Voters start arriving at a polling station in Jhandewalan area, in Karol Bagh assembly constituency. AAP has fielded its sitting MLA Vishesh Ravi from here. BJP's Yogendra Chandolia & Congress' Gaurav Dhanak are contesting from here. Voting begins at 8 AM.
2020 Delhi polls see highest percentage of women in fray
The percentage of women contesting the Delhi Assembly polls will be the highest in the 2020 Assembly polls, at over 11 per cent. This is the first time that this percentage has reached the double digits. Out of the total 672 candidates in the fray in these Assembly polls, 79 are women -- over 11 per cent of the total contestants.
In 2015, 66 of the 673 contestants, or over 9 per cent, were women, but only six of them were elected to the house.
In 2013, when three MLAs were women, the number of women in the fray was 71 out of the total of 810 contestants.
The number of women in the fray was highest in 2008 at 81 out of 875, a little below 10 per cent. Only three were elected.
Seven women MLAS were elected to Delhi's third Assembly in 2003. Women comprised 78 out of the total 817 candidates in the fray, or over nine per cent.
The percentage of women contesting the Delhi Assembly polls will be the highest in the 2020 Assembly polls, at over 11 per cent. This is the first time that this percentage has reached the double digits. Out of the total 672 candidates in the fray in these Assembly polls, 79 are women -- over 11 per cent of the total contestants.
In 2015, 66 of the 673 contestants, or over 9 per cent, were women, but only six of them were elected to the house.
In 2013, when three MLAs were women, the number of women in the fray was 71 out of the total of 810 contestants.
The number of women in the fray was highest in 2008 at 81 out of 875, a little below 10 per cent. Only three were elected.
Seven women MLAS were elected to Delhi's third Assembly in 2003. Women comprised 78 out of the total 817 candidates in the fray, or over nine per cent.
Campaigning for Delhi Assembly polls came to a close on Thursday putting an end to rallies and road-shows by leaders of different parties.
Polling for the 70 seats of Delhi Assembly will begin at 8 am. The voting will continue till 6 pm in the evening.
Polling for the 70 seats of Delhi Assembly will begin at 8 am. The voting will continue till 6 pm in the evening.
It is to be noted that during the 2019 General Elections, 47 companies of CAPF were deployed. The Delhi Assembly election has seen an escalation in CAPF deployment almost four times making it 190 companies.
A total number of 3,141 critical polling stations have been identified along with 144 vulnerable polling stations and 102 expenditure sensitive pockets.
A total number of 3,141 critical polling stations have been identified along with 144 vulnerable polling stations and 102 expenditure sensitive pockets.
The seven main divisions of CAPF are Assam Rifles, Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Security Guards (NSG) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
Also, there would be additional staff from the PCR, Traffic, and Communication in addition to the staff deployed to man the polling booths.
All five polling stations in Shaheen Bagh have been declared 'critical' by Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).
Also, there would be additional staff from the PCR, Traffic, and Communication in addition to the staff deployed to man the polling booths.
All five polling stations in Shaheen Bagh have been declared 'critical' by Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).
As many as 190 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed for the smooth conduct of the Delhi Assembly election today. Besides this, 19,000 Home Guards and 42,000 Delhi Police personnel are deployed at polling booths across the national capital.
This time, 2,04,830 voters are above the age of 80, while 147 voters are above the age of 100. The oldest voter is 110-year-old Kalitara Mandal, a resident of Greater Kailash.
As many as 13,571 polling stations have been created at 2,688 locations across the city. Out of these, 3,141 are critical polling stations and 144 are vulnerable polling stations.
Over 1.4 crore people, who are eligible to vote in the Delhi Assembly election, will choose 70 MLAs today.
Out of the total number of eligible voters -- 1,47,86,382, there are 81,05,236 male voters and 66,80,277 female voters. Besides this, there are 869 third gender voters.
Out of the total number of eligible voters -- 1,47,86,382, there are 81,05,236 male voters and 66,80,277 female voters. Besides this, there are 869 third gender voters.
The political heavyweights are trying their luck from their old turfs. Chief Minister Kejriwal is contesting from New Delhi seat. BJP has fielded Sunil Yadav against him while Congress has fielded Romesh Sabbarwal from the seat.
The ongoing protests at Shaheen Bagh will come to an end within one hour if the BJP forms the government in Delhi, said BJP MP Parvesh Verma. The Election Commission banned him from campaigning for 96 hours. Union Minister Anurag Thakur too was banned for 72 hours for making a controversial statement.
The campaigning also saw high-profile leaders making controversial comments against each other. Shaheen Bagh, where the protests against the CAA have been going for a long time now, became one of the key issues in the high-profile campaign.
The campaigning also saw high-profile leaders making controversial comments against each other. Shaheen Bagh, where the protests against the CAA have been going for a long time now, became one of the key issues in the high-profile campaign.
The electioneering witnessed top leaders doing rallies for their respective parties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath campaigned for BJP while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi campaigned for his party. For the AAP, Chief Minister Kejriwal remained the key campaigner for his party.
The Congress, which was in power for 15 years at a stretch in Delhi under the leadership of former Chief Minister late Sheila Dixit till the party lost to AAP in 2015 polls, will be hoping for a revival.
If Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is hoping to retain power for the second consecutive term, the BJP is hopeful to return to power by cashing in on polarising of people after the enactment of CAA, which gives citizenship to non-Muslim minority community refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
The city has witnessed a triangular contest among the ruling AAP, which won a landslide majority in the last elections, the BJP and the Congress. In the last poll, the AAP had won 67 seats, the BJP 3. The Congress didn't open its account.
The polling for 70 Assembly constituencies in the city-state of Delhi is going to be held today from 8 am. The voting will continue till 6 pm.
Background
Delhi Election 2020: After a month's long blistering episodes of campaign, rallies and sharp statements by politicians, the national capital on today will vote to elect a new government on the backdrop of ruling Aam Aadmi Party's attempt to bag a second term and Bharatiya Janata Party's aim to end its 22-year long exile in Delhi. Unfortunately, Congress turns out to be the third main force in the contest in which 672 candidates are in the fray for 70 assembly seats.
According to Election Commission data, over 1.47 crore voters will eligible to exercise their franchise in the national capital today. The polling will begin at 8 am and will end at 6 pm. As per the notification issued by the poll pane, electors can carry smartphones at polling stations in 11 assembly constituencies for accessing QR codes from the voters' helpline app in case they have not brought the voters' slip to the booth.
The bitterly fought high-octane campaign that lasted for over three weeks ended at 6 pm on Thursday, just 38 hours before the start of voting for the high-stakes Delhi assembly election.
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