With the 2025 Delhi Assembly election just hours away, people in the national capital are ready to perform their democratic duties on Wednesday (February 5).
As many as 1.56 crore people will be casting their votes at the 13,766 polling stations across the city.
It will be a race between three parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Congress.
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As we go back a little in history, AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal dominated the Delhi polls in the last two elections in 2015 and 2020. Before AAP came into power, Congress was in control of the city for 15 years.
Some might know, while others would like to learn about the whole voting process. To make it easier, here's a detailed process of how to vote for the Delhi Assembly election.
Step-by-step voting process
Voting, an essential democratic right, enables citizens to elect their representatives and influence the decision-making processes that affect their lives.
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1. Register your name
Ensure your name is listed on the electoral roll before you vote. All Indian citizens who are above 18 years of age as of January 1, can register as voters in their constituency.
A voter can complete the registration through the Election Commission of India's website.
2. Verify your name in voters' list
Check if your name appears in the voters' list by visiting Electoral Search or using the Voter Helpline App available on Android and iOS.
3. Locate your polling station
Use the Election Commission's tools to find the exact polling station assigned to you.
4. Bring your ID
On the day of voting, carry your Voter ID (EPIC) or other required ID documents as prescribed by the Election Commission.
Valid IDs include:
Voter ID card
Aadhar card
Passport
Driving license
Ration card
Bank passbook with a photograph
PAN card
Government service photo ID
Make sure that you carry your original and valid ID to avoid any issues during verification.
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What happens in polling booth
1. Check-in and verification
A polling official will verify your name in the electoral roll and will ask you to show your ID proof. Once the official confirms your identity, he will ink your right forefinger to prevent double voting.
2. Receiving voter's slip
You will be given a voter's slip, which you need to sign in the register.
3. Voting
Once you receive the voter's slip, you will proceed to the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). In the booth, press the button next to the candidate's symbol of your choice. It will beep as a sign of confirmation of your vote, and a red light will glow near the candidate's name.
4. VVPAT Check
Once you've voted, the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) will show the selected candidate's name, serial number, and symbol for seven seconds.
(With inputs from agencies)