Delhi’s 2025 Assembly elections see heated exchanges between AAP and BJP as voter turnout remains below past records, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle.
February 5, 2025: Voting for Delhi’s 70 Assembly seats commenced early Wednesday morning, featuring a fierce triangular contest between the AAP, BJP, and Congress. This election is crucial for Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as corruption allegations loom over its leadership, making this a high-stakes poll for all involved.
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Key Highlights of the Day:
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- Voter Turnout Trends
As of 5 PM, Delhi recorded a provisional voter turnout of 57.7%, slightly below the 60% turnout in the previous two elections, both of which resulted in landslide victories for AAP. - Exit Poll Results Expected Soon
Exit poll results are anticipated shortly after voting concludes at 6 PM, with trends expected by 6:30 PM. In previous elections, exit polls accurately predicted AAP’s dominance. - Allegations and Clashes
Voting day saw a war of words between AAP and BJP, with accusations of fake voting and cash distribution for votes. Former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia accused BJP of facilitating fake voting, while BJP’s state chief Virendra Sachdeva leveled similar charges against AAP. - Corruption Allegations
Corruption charges, including those stemming from the liquor policy scandal, weigh heavily against AAP leaders. Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal have faced scrutiny, with Sisodia spending months in jail before securing bail. - Key Issues Raised
Voters’ concerns included Delhi’s worsening air quality, traffic congestion, healthcare inefficiencies, and deteriorating public infrastructure. AAP’s controversial claims about poisoned Yamuna River water further heightened tensions, with BJP hitting back and the Election Commission intervening. - Election Commission Criticism
AAP leaders accused the Election Commission and Delhi Police of favoring the BJP. The EC issued a strong denial and defended its impartiality. - BJP’s Bid for a Comeback
The BJP hopes to end its decades-long dry spell in Delhi politics, banking on PM Modi’s popularity and allegations against Kejriwal, including misuse of taxpayer money for personal luxury. - Congress’s Battle for Relevance
With a marginal role in Delhi politics for years, Congress hopes to capitalize on the momentum from its federal election gains last year, where it secured 99 seats—its best in over a decade. - AAP’s Journey
Since its surprising 2013 debut, AAP has dominated Delhi’s political landscape, winning consecutive terms in 2015 and 2020. Today’s election is pivotal to retaining its stronghold amid mounting challenges. - Historical Context
The AAP first formed a government in 2013 with Congress’s support but returned with overwhelming victories in the subsequent two elections, setting the stage for today’s high-stakes battle.
With polling now closed, all eyes are on the counting day, which will determine whether AAP secures a third term or if BJP achieves a breakthrough in the national capital.
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