“Amidst tight security, Delhi’s political heavyweights and citizens head to the polls for a fierce triangular contest.”
February 5, 2025: The much-anticipated Delhi Assembly Election 2025 is underway, with a voter turnout of 19.95% recorded by 11 AM. The voting began at 7 AM across 13,766 polling stations in the national capital and will continue until 6 PM. Citizens are deciding the fate of 699 candidates vying for seats in the 70-member House.
#WATCH | Former President Ram Nath Kovind says, "This is a festival of democracy for the people of Delhi and I would like to appeal to every voter to cast their vote. This is our constitutional right and moral responsibility. Through our vote, we can elect a representative of our… https://t.co/cCemezd0RY pic.twitter.com/JSWvJmiB7b
— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025
Security and Voter Participation
To ensure a smooth voting process, over 30,000 police personnel and 220 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed across Delhi. The Election Commission has also introduced a Queue Management System (QMS) app, allowing voters to check crowd levels in real time. Special provisions have been made for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Key Developments and Leaders in Action
- BJP MP Manoj Tiwari accused AAP of misgovernance, urging citizens to vote for change.
#WATCH | After casting his vote for #DelhiAssemblyElection2025, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says, "…They (AAP) made Delhi sick. They looted Delhi. Now we will do work. Now Delhi is going to give us the opportunity. We are not distributing money. We are not distributing liquor…People… https://t.co/LCb2QDWBdr pic.twitter.com/U2pHfVRMwR
— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025
- BJP President JP Nadda visited the party office after casting his vote.
#WATCH | BJP National President JP Nadda, accompanied by Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva and Union Minister Harsh Malhotra visits the Delhi BJP office
— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025
Delhi is voting on all 70 assembly constituencies; as of 11 am the voter turnout was recorded at 19.95% pic.twitter.com/plH6CGEovU
- AAP MP Sanjay Singh and leader Arvind Kejriwal, along with his family, were among the prominent leaders who voted early.
#WATCH | #DelhiElection2025 | AAP MP Sanjay Singh says, "…Former Chaupal Head of Valmiki community, Uday Gill, who enjoys such a good reputation in his community and has been working for them for years, has been kept at Police Station since 8.30 am without any reason. Nobody is… pic.twitter.com/how99qTNz1
— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025
- Congress stalwarts, including Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and former president Ram Nath Kovind, exercised their franchise at VVIP polling booths.
#WATCH | Delhi: Congress General Secretary & MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra cast her vote at Atal Adarsh Vidyalaya school in Lodhi Estate.#DelhiElection2025
— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025
(Video: Congress/X) pic.twitter.com/vzvo8PACvn
- CPI-M leader Prakash Karat highlighted interference by the Centre and the LG in Delhi’s governance while casting his vote.
#WATCH | Delhi: CPI-M leaders Brinda Karat and Prakash Karat cast their votes for #DelhiElections2025 pic.twitter.com/0kD1QkV0px
— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025
District-Wise Turnout
The North East district recorded the highest turnout at 24.87%, while the Central district logged the lowest at 16.46% till 11 AM.
Voter Appeals and Reflections
Leaders from all parties have urged citizens to step out and vote, emphasizing the significance of democracy. Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud described voting as a fundamental responsibility, urging young voters to participate. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appealed to Delhiites to vote for solutions to pressing issues like pollution, water shortages, and poor roads.
#WATCH | Former President Ram Nath Kovind says, "This is a festival of democracy for the people of Delhi and I would like to appeal to every voter to cast their vote. This is our constitutional right and moral responsibility. Through our vote, we can elect a representative of our… https://t.co/cCemezd0RY pic.twitter.com/JSWvJmiB7b
— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025
The results of the election will be announced on February 8, setting the stage for the next chapter in Delhi’s political landscape.
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