After days of high-octane election campaign, the people of Delhi are set to deliver their verdict as voting for the crucial Delhi Assembly Elections begins at 7 am on Wednesday.
With over 1.56 crore eligible voters, the polling is being held across 13,766 polling stations in 70 assembly seats. The voting will conclude at 6 pm and the counting of votes will take place on February 8.
For the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), this election is more than just a fight for power – it’s a test of public trust as well. Months ago, AAP chief Kejriwal stepped down as chief minister over corruption charges in the liquor policy case, declaring he would “reclaim the post only if acquitted in the people’s court.”
While the outcome of the assembly election won’t impact the legal battle in the alleged liquor policy scam, it will be a reflection of voter sentiment.
The ruling party in Delhi is fighting with its back against the wall due to factors like anti-incumbency and corruption charges against its top leaders. The BJP, on the other hand, is leaving no stone unturned in its bid to recapture power in the national capital, where it has remained in opposition for the past 27 years.
The Congress has also put its best foot forward, contesting the election alone, despite being part of the INDIA bloc with the AAP at the national level. A total of 1,09,955 personnel, including 68,733 polling officials, have been deployed to ensure free and fair elections.
BELOW ARE THE LIVE UPDATES
Delhi voter turnout at 5 PM: The overall voter turnout in Delhi was recorded at 57.7 per cent, according to the Election Commission of India.
Delhi voter turnout at 3 PM: The overall voter turnout in Delhi was recorded at 46.55 per cent, according to the Election Commission of India.
Delhi voter turnout at 1 PM: The overall voter turnout in Delhi was recorded at 33.31 per cent till 1 pm, according to the Election Commission of India.
"Now, this 'AAP-da' - the 'farzi' govt has come to the extent where it is facilitating fake voting..," says Delhi bjp President Virendra Sachdeva.
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BREAKING NEWS: An estimated 19.95 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 am in the Delhi Assembly polls. The highest turnout was recorded in the North East district at 24.87 per cent.
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, along with his wife Sunita Kejriwal and parents Gobind Ram Kejriwal & Gita Devi, arrives at Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School to cast a vote. The sitting MLA from New Delhi constituency faces a contest from Congress' Sandeep Dikshit and BJP's Parvesh Verma.
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Former Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra, along with his wife Neelu Chandra, cast vote for Delhi Assembly Election 2025
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Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar along with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar, arrives at a polling booth in CPWD Service Centre in North Avenue to cast vote for delhiassemblyelection2025
"...I appeal to people to come out of their homes and cast their votes and participate in this great festival of democracy," said AAP MP Raghav Chadha.
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BJP candidate from New Delhi Assembly Seat Parvesh Verma says, "I am getting a very good response... I appeal to the people of Delhi to come out and cast their vote. It is a very important day for Delhi, its development and the future of our children...."
"I appeal to all the voters - first-time voters, elderly people to come and vote in large numbers," said BJP candidate from the New Delhi assembly constituency, parveshverma after casting his vote.
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Congress leader Pawan Khera shows his inked finger after casting his vote at the polling booth set up at Satyawati Sood Arya Girls Senior Secondary School, Nizamuddin East.
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I appeal to people to vote in large numbers and vote for work: AAP candidate from Babarpur assembly seat, gopalrai after casting his vote.
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BREAKING NEWS: 8.10% voter turnout recorded till 9 am, according to Election Commission of India's official voter turnout app.
At 12. 43 per cent, Mustafabad witnesses the highest voter turnout among all assembly constituencies. Chandni Chowk saw the lowest turnout of votes at just 4.53 per cent in the first two hours.
BREAKING NEWS: 8.10% voter turnout recorded till 9 am, according to Election Commission of India's official voter turnout app.At 12. 43 per cent, Mustafabad witnesses the highest voter turnout among all assembly constituencies. Chandni Chowk saw the lowest turnout of votes at just 4.53 per cent in the first two hours.
After casting her vote, Delhi CM Atishi says "This election in Delhi is not just an election, this is a Dharmyuddh'. This is a fight between the good and bad...On one side, there are educated people who are working for development and on the other side, there are people who are doing hooliganism. I am confident that the people will vote for the ones who work and not for the goons...Delhi Police is openly working for the BJP..."
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Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, his wife Sangita Saxena show their inked fingers after casting their votes.
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AAP leader and MLA candidate from Jangpura constituency, Manish Sisodia casts his vote at a polling booth at Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School in New Delhi Assembly constituency. His wife Seema Sisodia is also voting here.
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Arvind Kejriwal's message to people of Delhi: " Dear Delhiites, today is the day to vote. Your vote is not just a button, it is the foundation of your children's bright future. It is an opportunity to provide good schools, excellent hospitals and a respectable life to every family. Today we have to defeat the politics of lies, hatred and fear and make truth, development and honesty win. Vote yourself and also inspire your family, friends and neighbours. Hooliganism will lose, Delhi will win."
AAP leader and MLA candidate from Jangpura constituency, Manish Sisodia casts his vote at a polling booth at Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School in New Delhi Assembly constituency. His wife Seema Sisodia is also voting here. https://twitter.com/TheStatesmanLtd/status/1886983031103348767
"It is the festival of democracy in Delhi today and I appeal to the voters of the national capital to come out in large numbers," said BJP MP bansuriswaraj after casting her vote.
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Delhi CM Atishi tweets: "Today's election in Delhi is not just an election, it is a religious war. This is a battle between good and evil. It's a battle between work and hooliganism. I appeal to all the people of Delhi to cast their vote. Vote for work, vote for goodness. Truth will prevail."
BREAKING NEWS: The Delhi police has reportedly registered a case against AAP's Okhla Vidhan Sabha candidate Amanatullah Khan at PS Jamia Nagar for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct.
After casting his vote for delhiassemblyelection2025, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says, ", The message is that I would like to tell all the citizens of Delhi, the voters, that this is not an opportunity for us, it is our duty and chance to restore Delhi, which has been devastated by 'AAP-da' in the last so many years. Therefore, this is not just a normal election, it has a very special importance and I am fully confident that people will come today and voter turnout will be good....They (AAP) did not allow the schemes to be implemented in Delhi, like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, so I am fully confident that this time when the results will come on 8th, after that BJP will take charge of this place and the entire development of Delhi will move forward...We will clean Yamuna river and 100% we will win..."
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After casting his vote, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi says, "It's a great feeling to come here early morning and see all these smiling faces welcoming you for the voting. After 35 years, I have been lucky to carry out physical voting and it's a good feeling that you are one of the responsible citizens and exercising your right to vote. All citizens must come out and make sure that they are part of the future journey of the country."
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EAM Dr S Jaishankar and his wife Kyoko Jaishankar cast their vote at a polling booth set up at NDMC School of Science and Humanities, Tughlaq Crescent.
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I am majorly targeting unemployment: A first-time voter, Ishita, after casting her vote in the Tagore Garden of the Rajouri Garden Assembly Constituency.
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Chairperson of Delhi State Haj Committee & BJP leader, Kausar Jahan says "I have voted for the development of Delhi. I appeal to the people of Delhi to come out of their houses and cast their votes. Your vote will be helpful in establishing the model of good governance in the national capital."
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delhielections2025 | Congress candidate from the Kalkaji assembly seat alkalamba casts her vote at a polling station in Madipur. She said, "The people of Delhi are excited because they want change and development."
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Congress candidate from the Kalkaji assembly seat alkalamba casts her vote at a polling station in Madipur. She said, "The people of Delhi are excited because they want change and development."
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After casting his vote, Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva says "Double engine govt will be formed in Delhi. The people of Delhi are going to vote for a developed Delhi. Accepting his defeat in Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal is doing hooliganism. Yesterday, CM Atishi's associate was caught with Rs 5 lakhs, and the driver who was caught with him is working in the Education Department of the Delhi Govt..."
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Congress candidate from Kalkaji assembly seat Alka Lamba and her father Amar Nath Lamba arrive at a polling station in Madipur to cast their vote. The voting process has been halted here due to some glitch in VVPAT.
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Key candidates (Congress): Delhi unit chief Devender Yadav, former MP Sandeep Dikshit, former MLAs—Anil Chaudhary, Haroon Yusuf and Alka Lamba are among the major names from the Congress.
Key candidates (BJP): Prominent among the candidates from the BJP include former MPs—Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri, Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta, Kapil Mishra, Kailash Gahlot, OP Sharma, Satish Upadhyay, Harish Khurana and Ravinder Negi
Key candidates of the AAP: From the AAP, the prestige of Chief Minister Atishi and several Ministers of her Cabinet including Gopal Rai, Saurabh Bharadwaj and Imran Hussain, former Chief Minister and its national convener Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Somnath Bharti and Amanatullah Khan are at stake.
Breaking News: Voting for Delhi assembly elections 2025 begins.
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Breaking News: Voting for Delhi assembly elections 2025 begins.
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Breaking News: Voting for Delhi assembly elections 2025 begins.
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AAP leader and MLA candidate from Jangpura constituency, Manish Sisodia says, "Lakhs of people will vote for their welfare and progress as well as the welfare of Delhi. So, I prayed to Kalka Maai that AAP form the government once again under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal...I am confident that AAP is coming to power once again, Arvind Kejriwal is becoming the CM of Delhi and I am winning from Jangpura to serve the people."
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets "Voting for all the seats in the Delhi Assembly elections will be held today. I urge the voters here to participate in this festival of democracy with full enthusiasm and cast their valuable votes. On this occasion, my special wishes to all "the young friends who are going to vote for the first time"
Breaking News: Voting for Delhi assembly elections 2025 begins.https://twitter.com/TheStatesmanLtd/status/1886952024153186617
The voting is scheduled across 13,766 polling stations, manned by a total of 1,09,955 people, including 68,733 polling personnel, amid tight security to avert any untoward incident. It will continue till 6 pm.
More than 1.56 crore voters will decide the fate of 699 candidates who are in the fray. Of the total numbers of voters eligible to exercise their franchise include 83,76,173 male, 72,36,560 female and 1,267 third gender electors. The total number of first time voters are 2,39,905.
Hello and welcome to our live blog on the Delhi assembly elections 2025. The voting is set to begin at 7 am across all the 70 assembly constituencies. Stay with us for all the latest and live updates as people of the national capital come out to vote.