Delhi Election 2025: High-Stakes Battle as AAP, BJP, and Congress Face Off
Delhi is set for a high-stakes assembly election on Wednesday. The political atmosphere is charged as AAP, BJP, and INC prepare for a crucial battle. The day ended with AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister Atishi, and the Election Commission holding key discussions.
Meanwhile, AAP and BJP continued to exchange sharp remarks, intensifying the election heat. Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP is seeking a third term, banking on its welfare schemes. BJP aims to reclaim power after 25 years, while Congress struggles for a revival after its previous defeats.
Key Election Details
- Voting Date: February 5 (7 AM – 6 PM)
- Counting Day: February 8
- Total Candidates: 699
- Polling Stations: 13,766 across 70 constituencies
- Security: Over 30,000 police personnel and 220 paramilitary companies deployed
- Sensitive Booths: 3,000, with drone surveillance in place
- Exit Poll Ban: 7 AM to 6:30 PM on February 5
The Election Commission has introduced a Queue Management System (QMS) app to help voters check crowd levels in real time. Special provisions are in place for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
Key Candidates and Constituencies
- New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal (AAP) vs. Parvesh Verma (BJP) vs. Sandeep Dikshit (Congress)
- Kalkaji: Atishi (AAP) vs. Alka Lamba (Congress) vs. Ramesh Bidhuri (BJP)
- Jangpura: Manish Sisodia (AAP) vs. Tarvinder Singh Marwah (BJP) vs. Farhad Suri (Congress)
- Shakur Basti: Satyendar Jain (AAP) vs. Karnail Singh (BJP)
- Malviya Nagar: Somnath Bharti (AAP) vs. Satish Upadhyay (BJP) vs. Jitendra Kumar Kochar (Congress)
The AAP has deployed volunteers to monitor polling booths and verify election procedures. Meanwhile, both AAP and BJP leaders sought divine blessings ahead of voting day.
Delhi voters will decide the fate of the 70-member Assembly on February 5, with results to be announced on February 8.
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