Delhi Election 2025 Voting Day LIVE Updates: Voting has concluded, all eyes on exit polls now
Delhi Election 2025 Voting Day LIVE Updates: India News All 70 constituencies are voting in a single phase today, with 13,766 polling stations set up at 2,696 locations.
Delhi Election 2025 Voting Day LIVE Updates: Voting has started for the Delhi Assembly elections, with over 1.56 crore voters deciding the candidates' fate. All 70 constituencies are voting in a single phase today, with 13,766 polling stations set up at 2,696 locations.
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To help people vote, a paid holiday has been declared for government and private sector employees. Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have also announced a paid holiday due to the elections in the National Capital.
Voter turnout will be important in deciding the results, with a focus on how many people participate. In the 2020 assembly elections, 62.59% of voters cast their ballots. However, turnout dropped to 56% in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Polling will continue until 6:00 PM.
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A total of 699 candidates are contesting. The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress have each fielded 70 candidates, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated 68, giving two seats to its allies JD(U) and LJP.
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In the New Delhi constituency, where AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal is seeking re-election, the BJP and Congress have fielded candidates with political backgrounds. The BJP has nominated Parvesh Sahib Singh, and Congress has put forward Sandeep Dikshit, both sons of former Chief Ministers.
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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.
As per ECI data, 33.31% voter turnout was recorded in Delhi Assembly polls till 1 pm.
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.
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.