Delhi Election 2025 Voting Day LIVE Updates: Voting has concluded, all eyes on exit polls now

#DelhiElection2025 | Voter turnout of 57.70% recorded till 5 pm, according to Election Commission of India pic.twitter.com/Jw5oqGCx6b

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

The live blog has ended. 

The voting has concluded in Delhi Assembly election. The Election Commission of India said that after formal closing hours of polling at 6 pm, all the voters in queue will be allowed to cast their vote. 

Congress leader Abdul Rehman said that over 70 per cent of polling has been completed, and it will likely surpass 80 per cent.

VIDEO | Delhi Polls 2025: "People are voting against the government. Over 70 per cent polling has been, it will likely surpass 80 per cent," says Congress candidate from Seelampur, Abdul Rehman.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)… pic.twitter.com/xTszRhnbIc

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 5, 2025

Sandeep Pathak said, "Step out of your house, go out and vote in large numbers. This is very important for your future, for the future of the country, and for the future of Delhi. So, vote for the person who you believe can shape the future of this country, the one who can bring good schools, hospitals, governance, and good politics."

VIDEO | Delhi Polls 2025: AAP MP Dr Sandeep Pathak (@SandeepPathak04) casts his vote at Central school, IIT campus.

"Step out of your house, go out and vote in large numbers. This is very important for your future, for the future of the country, and for the future of Delhi. So,… pic.twitter.com/1gcUsBu4B2

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 5, 2025

Delhi Police Special CP (Crime Branch) Devesh Chandra Shrivastava said that the police have made extensive preparations for the elections, and as a result, voting has been peaceful since morning. 

VIDEO | Delhi polls 2025: Addressing a press conference, Delhi Police Special CP (Crime Branch) Devesh Chandra Shrivastava says: “Delhi Police made extensive preparations for the elections, and as a result, voting has been peaceful since morning. As per Election Commission data… pic.twitter.com/bER2RFSM40

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 5, 2025

Delhi records 46.55% voter turnout till 3 pm, as per Election Commission of India pic.twitter.com/ltTMNgmc0x

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

BJP candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Parvesh Verma, exuded confidence in winning the Assembly polls stating that the people of Delhi want a change.

VIDEO | Delhi polls 2025: Here’s what BJP candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Parvesh Verma said:

“There is great enthusiasm among people this time to bring change. BJP is forming the government in Delhi, and voters are casting their votes with excitement for a… pic.twitter.com/yjJ4dizHYG

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 5, 2025

#DelhiAssemblyElection2025 | Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan today cast his vote at a polling booth located in Kushaq Lane

He said," The casting of one's vote is not only exercising of one's democratic right but also the moral responsibility of the citizens of the… pic.twitter.com/rNDP2fhvC7

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

As per ECI data, 33.31% voter turnout was recorded in Delhi Assembly polls till 1 pm. 

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said, "There is a wave of change in Delhi. People are voting against the corrupt govt. Now, this 'AAP-da' - the 'farzi' govt has come to the extent where it is facilitating fake voting. The information that we have is that people were caught casting fake votes in the Kasturba Nagar constituency... I appeal to the people of Delhi to remain vigilant of their (AAP) tactics and vote in large numbers to fulfil the resolve of PM Modi to have a Viksit Bharat and Viksit Delhi..."

#WATCH | #DelhiAssemblyElection2025 | Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva says, "There is a wave of change in Delhi. People are voting against the corrupt govt. Now, this 'AAP-da' - the 'farzi' govt has come to the extent where it is facilitating fake voting. The information… pic.twitter.com/IwiyCraPAu

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

Ankit Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), South Delhi, reponds to allegations made by AAP candidate Saurabh Bharadwaj saying, "There is an exception for the elderly and those who cannot walk. For them, bringing their car inside is allowed. This rule is being implemented everywhere. We will investigate the places where he (Saurabh Bharadwaj) is raising concerns about..."

#WATCH | Delhi: Ankit Chauhan, DCP, South Delhi, says "There is an exception for the elderly and those who cannot walk. For them, bringing their car inside is allowed. This rule is being implemented everywhere. We will investigate the places where he (Saurabh Bharadwaj) is… https://t.co/SJKB6uz2od pic.twitter.com/GtxTN23gfN

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

AAP candidate from Greater Kailash Assembly seat, Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges Delhi Police is trying to prevent people from casting their votes at a polling station in Chirag Delhi.

"You have been standing here since morning to influence elections. Why are the barricades put here? Which Senior Officer of the Delhi Police has asked them to put up barricades? This is all being done to disturb the poor villagers. Malviya Nagar ACP and SHO are doing all of this openly wherever there is a stronghold of AAP. The SHO also conducted a raid on our private premises last night. 21,000 people cast their votes here. The Police are doing this in all 17-18 polling booths in Chirag Delhi. People can neither come from the metro nor on the roads to cast their votes...Did Virendra Sachdeva or President Murmu get out of the car 200 metres away from the polling station? There are no guidelines," he said.

#WATCH | #DelhiElections2025 | AAP candidate from Greater Kailash Assembly seat, Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges Delhi Police is trying to stop people from casting their votes at a polling station in Chirag Delhi.

He says "You have been standing here since morning to influence… pic.twitter.com/FQvoVEYO8g

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that "Amit Shah's Delhi Police is trying to hijack the elections."

"People themselves are telling how Delhi Police is forcibly making people vote in favour of BJP at Sainik Vihar polling station, Shakur Basti," said in an X post. "The people of Delhi are watching everything and are responding to the conspiracies of BJP by voting in large numbers."

#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 MP Manoj Tiwari said, "...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 of Delhi should come out of their homes and vote as much as possible..."

#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

AAP MP Sanjay Singh casts his vote for the Delhi Assembly election.

#WATCH | #DelhiElection2025 | AAP MP Sanjay Singh casts his vote at a polling booth in New Delhi Assembly constituency. pic.twitter.com/g7uDbnOhzM

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari casts his vote for the Delhi Assembly election at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya No 1 in Yamuna Vihar, Delhi.

#WATCH | BJP MP Manoj Tiwari casts his vote for #DelhiAssemblyElection2025 at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya No 1 in Yamuna Vihar, Delhi pic.twitter.com/clTH5UNyri

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

After casting his vote, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said, "My parents were very excited to cast their votes, and they have put in all their efforts to do that. I appeal to the people of Delhi to come out and cast their votes for the development of Delhi. The one who will work for Delhi will get the votes of the public."

#WATCH | After casting his vote for #DelhiAssemblyElection2025, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal says "My parents were very excited to cast their votes, and they have put in all their efforts to do that. I appeal to the people of Delhi to come out and cast their votes for… pic.twitter.com/kyZXEoSC5H

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra along with her husband Robert Vadra and son Raihan Vadra arrives at a polling station in Lodhi Estate to cast her vote.

She said, "It is my appeal to come out of your houses and cast your votes. Our Constitution has given us the most important right so we should make the best use of it. I know that the people of Delhi are fed up. Wherever I go, people say the situation of water, air and roads is not at all good. There are several issues, if we want to resolve them, come out and cast your votes..."

#WATCH | After casting her vote for #DelhiAssemblyElection2025, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says "It is my appeal to come out of your houses and cast your votes. Our Constitution has given us the most important right so we should make the best use of it. I know that the… https://t.co/zMeY3g7H8W pic.twitter.com/lGUfIaNLOD

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal arrives at a polling booth with his wife Sunita Kejriwal and parents to cast their vote in the Delhi assembly election.

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, wife Sunita Kejriwal and his parents arrive at a polling booth to cast their vote in Delhi assembly election
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Approximately 19.95 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 11 am in the Delhi Assembly election.

19.95% voter turnout recorded till 11 am in #DelhiElection2025 pic.twitter.com/4fNGZvHoBO

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

CENTRAL DELHI - 16.46%

EAST DELHI - 20.03%

NEW DELHI - 16.80%

NORTH DELHI - 18.63%

NORTH EAST DELHI - 24.87%

NORTH WEST DELHI - 19.75%

SHAHADARA - 23.30%

SOUTH DELHI - 19.75%

SOUTH EAST DELHI - 19.66%

SOUTH WEST DELHI - 21.90%

WEST DELHI - 17.67%

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar cast his vote in the Delhi Assembly election.

"Voting is the Oxygen of democracy and base of democracy. It's fundamental to all the rights, and there is no bigger right than this. All the voters should vote for the country. India is the oldest and the most vibrant democracy in the world where regime changes through voting only... The management made by the election commission - the world recognizes it," he said.

#WATCH | After casting his vote for #DelhiAssemblyElection2025, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar says, "Voting is the Oxygen of democracy and base of democracy. It's fundamental to all the rights, and there is no bigger right than this. All the voters should vote for the country.… pic.twitter.com/0ZC1alr0C0

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

Former Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra cast his vote.

"The arrangements are good - every basic facility is available at the polling booths. The election commission tries to build every booth a model booth. I appeal to all the voters of Delhi to use their franchise as it's an important day for democracy... Election Commission acts on every complaint that the (political) parties file under the RPA act..." he said.

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena cast his vote in the Delhi Assembly election. He also urged voters to create record in voting and emphasised on the pressing issues in the national capital including pollution, garbage management and cleaning of the Yamuna River.

"Pollution, garbage, cleaning of Yamuna ": Delhi LG VK Saxena lists out priorities, urges voters to create record in voting

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/xDeJNE59T3#VKSaxena #DelhiAssemblyElection #SangitaSaxena pic.twitter.com/HiP3v5yWo2

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) February 5, 2025

Congress leader questioned the governance issues in Delhi, attacking the ruling party AAP. He also urged citizens to vote for his party in the elections.

He posted on X, "While voting, remember who is responsible for polluted air, dirty water, broken roads. Who committed the biggest scam in Delhi while talking about doing clean politics?"

दिल्ली के मेरे प्यारे भाइयों-बहनों।

मैं आप सभी से अपील करता हूं कि आज वोट देने अवश्य जाएं।

कांग्रेस को दिया आपका एक-एक वोट आपके अधिकारों की रक्षा करेगा, संविधान को मजबूत करेगा और दिल्ली को प्रगति के पथ पर फिर से मोड़ेगा।

वोट देते समय याद रखें कि प्रदूषित हवा, गंदा पानी, टूटी…

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 5, 2025

Congress leader Pawan Khera cast his vote at Satyawati Sood Arya Girls Senior Secondary School, Nizamuddin East. 

Talking to ANI, Khera said people in Delhi want "Congress waali Dilli" once again. 

 "My priorities are different because I am a political person. But what I can sense in Delhi is that people want to pay tribute to Sheila Dikshit, not just in the New Delhi area but across Delhi. People want to head towards 'Congress waali Dilli' once again, towards 'Sheila Dikshit ki Dilli'...Voters have seen what Congress did in 15 years. So, they have hopes with the Congress that this is the only party which has 'Dilli' in its 'Dil'...We are contesting to win and form a government...We are contesting very strongly on 40 seats. We are very hopeful of forming the government. Delhi is going to give a decisive mandate," he said. 

#WATCH | Pawan Khera says, "My priorities are different because I am a political person. But what I can sense in Delhi is that people want to pay tribute to Sheila Dikshit, not just in New Delhi area bu at across Delhi. People want to head towards 'Congress waali Dilli' once… https://t.co/oSrOEXHxUG pic.twitter.com/l72XJnUVbW

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna cast his vote at the Nirman Bhawan polling booth for the Delhi Assembly election. 

VIDEO | Delhi Polls 2025: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna casts his vote at Nirman Bhawan polling booth.#DelhiElectionsWithPTI

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/4gECuCAyMZ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 5, 2025

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari slammed AAP for having three terms in the national capital and still residents facing problems in Delhi. 

"They (AAP) have completed 3 terms and even after that Delhi has got only problems, leaders have become corrupt, pension of the elderly were stopped, the poor have not got treatment, children have failed in 9th and 11th, all the dreams of the people drowned in Yamuna ji. They have got dirty water, and air. Now we will not tolerate this anymore. Today we will change it. With this feeling the people of Delhi are coming out and voting..." Tiwari said. 

#WATCH | Delhi: On #DelhiElections2025, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says, "They (AAP) have completed 3 terms and even after that Delhi has got only problems, leaders have become corrupt, pension of the elderly were stopped, the poor have not got treatment, children have failed in 9th and… pic.twitter.com/vwQHogWdxU

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal's father Gobind Ram Kejriwal reached at the Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School in the New Delhi Assembly constituency to cast his vote for the Delhi Assembly election. 

#WATCH | AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal's father Gobind Ram Kejriwal, arrives at Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School in the New Delhi Assembly constituency to cast his vote for #DelhiAssemblyElections2025 pic.twitter.com/JQ1euVho5E

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

AAP candidate Manish Sisodia, running from the  Jangpura constituency, visited polling booths and observed a "good environment" so far. 

"The environment is good so far... The people are wise. They don't vote based on abusive language or money. When people go to cast their vote, they consider the party, which would work for the future of their children... The people are sure that the BJP filed false charges against us... When I came out of jail 6 months ago, I and Arvind Kejriwal resigned. The court released us but the people of Delhi should decide if Manish Sisodia is honest or not.." Sisodia said. 

#WATCH | #DelhiElection2025 | AAP candidate from Jangpura constituency, Manish Sisodia says, "The environment is good so far... The people are wise. They don't vote based on abusive language or money. When people go to cast their vote, they consider the party which would work for… https://t.co/J8kUkXSREV pic.twitter.com/7GWu4j0R0p

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

Approximately 8.10 per cent voter turnout was recorded by 9 am in the Delhi Assembly election. 

8.10% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in #DelhiElection2025 pic.twitter.com/zsILmvCmnO

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

CENTRAL DELHI-6.67%

EAST DELHI-8:21%

NEW DELHI-6.51%

NORTH DELHI-7.12%

NORTH EAST DELHI-10.70%

NORTH WEST DELHI-7.66%

SHAHDARA-8.92%

SOUTH DELHI-8.43%

SOUTH EAST DELHI-8.36%

SOUTH WEST DELHI-9.34%

WEST DELHI-6.76%

(With inputs from ANI)

AAP candidate from Babarpur assembly seat, Gopal Rai, alleged that BJP is "desperate" to win in the Delhi Assembly election. 

He said, "I appeal to people to vote in large numbers and vote for work...BJP is desperate and due to the disappointment of defeat, they are doing all prohibited things whether it is attacking journalists, women, or distributing money. All this shows that BJP is desperate..."

#WATCH | After casting his vote for #DelhiElections2025, AAP candidate from Babarpur assembly seat, Gopal Rai says, "I appeal to people to vote in large numbers and vote for work...BJP is desperate and due to the disappointment of defeat, they are doing all prohibited things… https://t.co/vHAhtObugx pic.twitter.com/wmMvWLfIBC

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

BJP candidate from Kalkaji constituency Ramesh Bidhuri, running against Delhi CM Atishi, said, "The way India is emerging, Delhi should also be like that. PM Modi wants development in Delhi like it is happening in India. I appeal to my brothers and sisters of Delhi to vote for development, drinking water, repair of broken roads, clean sewer, clean Yamuna river."  

VIDEO | Delhi Elections: BJP candidate from Kalkaji constituency Ramesh Bidhuri (@rameshbidhuri) says, "The way India is emerging, Delhi should also be like that. PM Modi wants development in Delhi like it is happening in India. I appeal to by brothers and sisters of Delhi to… pic.twitter.com/JSqDNdXAol

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 5, 2025

Chief Election Commissioner of India, Rajiv Kumar, cast his vote at a polling booth in New Moti Bagh.

VIDEO | Delhi Polls 2025: Chief Election Commissioner of India, Rajiv Kumar (@rajivkumarec) , casts his vote at a polling booth in New Moti Bagh.#DelhiElectionsWithPTI

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/UwWFjm81h1

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 5, 2025

BJP candidate from the New Delhi constituency Parvesh Verma, running against Arvind Kejriwal, reached polling booth in Nirman Bhawan to cast his vote. 

#WATCH | BJP candidate from the New Delhi assembly constituency, Parvesh Verma arrives at a polling booth in Nirman Bhawan to cast his vote for #DelhiAssemblyElection2025 pic.twitter.com/lpmJWDCBaZ

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

AAP candidate and former education minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia urged voters to vote for quality education. 

"I have voted, along with my family, for a better life for the people of Delhi. I appeal to the people of Delhi to vote for quality education for their children, for good health, for water and electricity in Delhi...We hope 'shiksha ki kranti' to win," Sisodia said. 

#WATCH | Manish Sisodia says, "I have voted, along with my family, for a better life for the people of Delhi. I appeal to the people of Delhi to vote for quality education of their children, for good health, for water and electricity in Delhi...We hope 'shiksha ki kranti' to… https://t.co/L6gavRZdiF pic.twitter.com/S29sJINvoB

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

Delhi CM and AAP candidate Atishi said, "In this battle of truth versus lies, I hope the people of Delhi will stand with the truth, work and defeat hooliganism." 

#WATCH | Delhi CM and AAP candidate from Kalkaji Assembly seat, Atishi says, "In this battle of truth versus lies, I hope the people of Delhi will stand with the truth, work and defeat hooliganism."#DelhiElection2025 pic.twitter.com/JhNRGxhEt4

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

Indian President Droupadi Murmu arrived at Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya to cast her vote for the Delhi polls. 

VIDEO | Delhi Elections 2025: President Droupadi Murmu (@rashtrapatibhvn) casts vote at a polling booth in Rashtrapati Bhavan.#DelhiElections2025 #DelhiElectionsWithPTI

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/lLzzaXfKLe

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 5, 2025

Delhi CM Atishi offers prayer at Kalkaji Temple ahead of casting her vote for the Delhi Assembly polls. 

#WATCH | Delhi CM and AAP candidate from Kalkaji Assembly seat, Atishi, offers prayers at Kalkaji Temple ahead of casting her vote for #DelhiElections2025

Congress has fielded Alka Lamba from Kalkaji seat, BJP has fielded its former MP Ramesh Bidhuri from this seat. pic.twitter.com/4FooPGSgoi

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

AAP leader and MLA Manish Sisodia, running from the Jangpura constituency, caused a vote with his wife Seema Sisodia. 

#WATCH | #DelhiElection2025 | AAP leader and MLA candidate from Jangpura constituency, Manish Sisodia & his wife Seema Sisodia show their inked finger after voting at Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School in New Delhi Assembly constituency. pic.twitter.com/neVZ2y9jP3

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

Delhi CM Atishi, running from the Kalkaji Assembly seat, left her residence to cast her vote. 

Congress has fielded Alka Lamba from the constituency and BJP has fielded former MP Ramesh Bidhuri from this seat.

#WATCH | Delhi CM and AAP candidate from Kalkaji Assembly seat Atishi leaves from her residence

Congress has fielded Alka Lamba from Kalkaji seat, BJP has fielded its former MP Ramesh Bidhuri from this seat.#DelhiElections2025 pic.twitter.com/OI0nZH672y

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj arrives at the polling station at Janpath to cast her vote.

#DelhiElections2025 | BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj arrives at the polling station at Janpath to cast her vote

(Source: ANI) pic.twitter.com/QBBTXOZn8t

— WION (@WIONews) February 5, 2025

Talking to the media, the BJP MP said, "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 and exercise their democratic rights so that Delhi becomes a developed capital of the developed nation. You will see, only the lotus will bloom on 8th February..." 

#WATCH | After casting her vote for #DelhiAssemblyElection2025, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj says "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 and exercise their democratic rights so that Delhi becomes a… pic.twitter.com/55DkPl1luA

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo urges voters of Delhi to exercise their franchise. In a post on X, Kejriwal said,  “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," he added. 

प्यारे दिल्लीवासियों, आज वोट का दिन है। आपका वोट सिर्फ़ एक बटन नहीं, ये आपके बच्चों के उज्जवल भविष्य की नींव है। अच्छे स्कूल, बेहतरीन अस्पताल और हर परिवार को सम्मानजनक जीवन देने का अवसर है।

आज हमें झूठ, नफ़रत और डर की राजनीति को हराकर सच्चाई, विकास और ईमानदारी को जिताना है। खुद…

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 5, 2025

Delhi CM Aitshi urged people in Delhi to cast their vote. Taking to the social media platform X, Atishi wrote, “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.”

दिल्ली का आज का चुनाव, सिर्फ़ एक चुनाव नहीं है, धर्म युद्ध है।

यह अच्छाई और बुराई की लड़ाई है।
यह काम और गुंडागर्दी की लड़ाई है।

मेरी सभी दिल्ली वासियों से अपील है कि अपना वोट डालें। काम के लिये वोट डालें, अच्छाई के लिए वोट डालें।

सत्य की विजय होगी।

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) February 5, 2025

#WATCH | Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at the polling station at Nirman Bhawan to cast his vote for #DelhiElections2025 pic.twitter.com/i1qhGR7Xp5

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

VIDEO | Delhi Elections 2025: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) casts vote at NDMC School of Science and Humanities, Tughlaq Crescent.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/gdIoe4qukc

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 5, 2025

After casting his vote, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri urged Delhi voters to see the election as a duty rather than just an opportunity. He criticised the AAP government for "devastating" Delhi over the years and expressed confidence in a strong voter turnout. Puri accused AAP of blocking key central schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Ayushman Bharat. He assured that if BJP wins on February 8, they will focus on Delhi's development, including cleaning the Yamuna River.

#WATCH | 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… pic.twitter.com/tvz1Hz91Nc

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

To assist senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, 733 polling stations have been specifically designated for easy access.

The Election Commission has also introduced a Queue Management System (QMS) app, which enables voters to monitor crowd levels in real-time, helping them plan their visit more efficiently.

Additionally, out of 7,553 eligible voters who opted for home voting, 6,980 have already exercised their right to vote.

The Election Commission has taken extensive security measures to ensure a smooth voting process. A total of 220 paramilitary companies, 35,626 Delhi Police personnel, and 19,000 home guards have been deployed across the city.

Nearly 3,000 polling stations have been identified as sensitive, requiring special security arrangements, including drone surveillance in certain areas. Additional police forces have been stationed at these locations, with Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) on standby to maintain law and order.