On February 5, 2025, Delhi voters headed to the polls to elect representatives for 70 assembly seats. The voting began at 7:00 am and will continue until 6:00 pm. Delhi has over 15.6 million registered voters, including first-time voters, elderly, and persons with disabilities. To ensure smooth polling, nearly 98,000 personnel and volunteers were deployed, with additional security from the Central Armed Police Forces and Delhi Police.
To promote inclusivity, 70 polling stations were managed by women, and another 70 by persons with disabilities. Youth participation was encouraged with dedicated polling stations. Voters could use the "Delhi Election - 2025 QMS" app to check real-time queue status. Facilities like medical teams and creches were available, and a helpline assisted voters with queries.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) aimed for a third term, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) campaigned vigorously, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi also held rallies. Controversies arose with BJP alleging AAP workers' misconduct and a social media video causing panic. An FIR was filed against Arvind Kejriwal in Haryana over statements about Yamuna water.
High-profile contests included New Delhi, Kalkaji, and Jangpura constituencies. Prominent leaders like Arvind Kejriwal, Parvesh Verma, and Sandeep Dikshit were in the fray. Chief Electoral Officer R Alice Vaz urged citizens to vote, emphasizing it as a civic duty. Despite controversies, the elections proceeded with a focus on peaceful and inclusive voting.
These are elections held to choose representatives for the Delhi Legislative Assembly, which makes laws and decisions for the city of Delhi.
AAP stands for Aam Aadmi Party, a political party in India that focuses on issues like corruption and governance.
BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India known for its nationalist policies.
Congress refers to the Indian National Congress, one of the oldest political parties in India, known for its role in the independence movement.
Delhi's Legislative Assembly has 70 seats, meaning there are 70 positions for which candidates compete to represent different areas of Delhi.
This means there are 15.6 million people in Delhi who are eligible and registered to vote in the elections.
These are special voting places where all the staff are women, aimed at encouraging more women to participate in the election process.
These are initiatives designed to engage young voters and make it easier for them to participate in the elections.
FIR stands for First Information Report, which is a document prepared by the police when they receive information about a crime.
Arvind Kejriwal is a prominent Indian politician and the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, who has served as the Chief Minister of Delhi.
Sandeep Dikshit is an Indian politician associated with the Indian National Congress, known for his involvement in Delhi politics.
Civic duty refers to the responsibilities of a citizen, like voting, which help in the functioning of a democratic society.
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