In preparation for the Delhi Assembly elections, officials conducted mock polling at various stations across the city on Wednesday morning. The mock polling started at 6:00 am in locations such as Mayur Vihar Phase 1 and Nirman Bhawan.
Voting for the 70 Assembly constituencies is scheduled from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Delhi Chief Electoral Officer R Alice Vaz urged citizens to vote, ensuring arrangements for their comfort.
Delhi has over 15.6 million registered voters, including first-time voters, elderly, and persons with disabilities. To ensure smooth elections, nearly 98,000 personnel and 8,715 volunteers are deployed, with significant security measures in place.
Efforts to promote inclusivity include polling stations managed by women and persons with disabilities. A youth-focused polling station initiative is also in place.
Voters can use the "Delhi Election - 2025 QMS" app to check crowd levels at polling stations. Additional facilities include medical teams, a creche, and a helpline for assistance.
Key constituencies include New Delhi, Jangpura, and Kalkaji. AAP aims to retain its majority, with high-profile contests involving Arvind Kejriwal, Parvesh Verma, and Sandeep Dikshit in New Delhi, and other notable candidates in Kalkaji and Jangpura.
These are elections held to choose representatives for the Delhi Legislative Assembly, which makes laws and decisions for the city of Delhi.
Mock polling is a practice run of the election process to ensure everything works smoothly on the actual voting day. It helps officials check the voting machines and other arrangements.
A constituency is a specific area in Delhi where people vote for their representative in the Assembly. Delhi has 70 such areas or constituencies.
Arvind Kejriwal is a politician and the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He has been the Chief Minister of Delhi and is contesting in the New Delhi constituency.
AAP stands for Aam Aadmi Party, a political party in India that focuses on issues like corruption and governance. It was founded by Arvind Kejriwal.
Inclusivity in elections means making sure that everyone, including people with disabilities and the elderly, can vote easily and safely.
A creche is a place where young children can be taken care of while their parents are busy, like when they are voting.
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