Delhi Assembly Election Highlights: Voting concludes; 57.7% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Delhi Assembly elections 2025 voting updates: Polling day concluded with an unimpressive voter turnout. Results will be declared on Feb 8

7:38 PM

Delhi's polling booths welcome voters with posters, balloons

Polling booths across the city daubed themselves with colours and hung posters of celebrities bearing special messages to give voters an impression of a true festive spirit.

7:01 PM

Delhi voters demand action on matters impacting daily life - sanitation, employment, inflation

Delhiites on Wednesday exercised their right to vote while expressing concerns about key issues such as civic amenities, employment opportunities, and inflation -- matters which directly impact their daily lives.

6:30 PM

Delhi elections: Election crucial for BJP as party eager to win Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a fierce campaign for the BJP.

 

 

 

6:25 PM

Delhi exit polls 2025: Lowest voter turnout by 5 pm in 12 years

Delhi recorded its lowest voter turnout by 5 pm in over a decade, marking the weakest polling figures at this hour in 12 years. The voter participation stood at 65.6 per cent in 2013, rising to 67.1 per cent in 2015, and later dropping to 62.6 per cent in 2020. As of 5 PM today, the turnout in the national capital stands at just 57.7 per cent.

6:10 PM

AAP MLA claims party will form government in Delhi

AAP MLA and Okhla Assembly candidate Amanatullah Khan stated, "We are forming the government in Delhi," following the casting of his vote.

5:35 PM

Delhi elections: Displaced Khyber Pass residents seek justice

Months after losing their homes in a demolition drive, displaced residents of Delhi's Khyber Pass area are now casting their votes with the hope that the next government will offer them permanent housing solutions. The demolitions, which took place on July 13 and August 4 last year, led to the destruction of over 250 houses on 15 acres of land. While the residents argue that they were not given sufficient notice, authorities have defended the actions, stating that the structures were illegal.

5:28 PM

Delhi Assembly Elections: CDS Anil Chouhan urges citizens to vote

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Anil Chouhan cast his vote in the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday at a polling booth in Kushaq Lane. Speaking to the media, he encouraged citizens to participate in the electoral process, emphasising that voting is not only a democratic right but also a moral responsibility. "I urge citizens to come forward and exercise their franchise," CDS Chouhan stated.

5:18 PM

Constitution under 'attack' from BJP-RSS combine: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the Constitution was under "attack" from the BJP-RSS combine, which was trying to hoodwink people by a show of deference towards Dalit icons like BR Ambedkar.

 

The statement from the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha came at a function in the Bihar capital, organised on the birth anniversary of Dalit freedom fighter and Congress activist Jaglal Choudhary. "Today, Delhi assembly polls are underway. But, I believed this function was equally important. So I flew down after casting my vote,” said the 54-year-old leader.

4:56 PM

Two detained over allegations of bogus voting

At least two people have been detained over the allegations of bogus voting, Special CP DC Srivastava said.

4:27 PM

BJP protests over alleged bogus voting in Seelampur

BJP workers  held a protest over alleged bogus voting in the Seelampur Assembly constituency.

4:09 PM

Voting process has been slowed down deliberately, say AAP leader Amanatullah Khan

“Deliberately, they have slowed down the voting process, and barricades have been placed at various locations. The fewer the votes, the more beneficial it will be for BJP,” AAP candidate from Okhla assembly seat, Amanatullah Khan said.

4:04 PM

Delhi Assembly polls 2025 LIVE: Sanjay Singh alleges that people of Valmiki community being detained

In a post on X, AAP MP Sanjay Singh addressed Union home minister Amit Shah and questioned why leaders of the Valmiki community were being detained on polling day.

3:40 PM

Delhi records 46.4% voter turnout till 3 pm

A voter turnout of 46.4 per cent was recorded till 3 pm on Wednesday in Delhi, where polling is underway for its 70 assembly constituencies.

3:29 PM

BJP openly distributed money, alleges AAP leader Manish Sisodia

Polling is going on smoothly, but at some places, BJP allegedly set up three tables instead of one, and money was being openly distributed. We had filed a complaint, and immediate action was taken, but such things should not happen. When the law allows only one table per polling center, why were three tables set up in one location? When I reached there, the money distribution stopped,” AAP leader Manish Sisodia claimed.

3:21 PM

Relievers not permitted inside polling station, alleges AAP MP Raghav Chadha

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha  claimed that the security personnel deployed outside the polling stations are not permitting the relievers to go inside the polling booth, ANI reported.

2:55 PM

CDS General Anil Chauhan casts his vote

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan exercised his ballot at a polling booth located in Delhi's Kushaq Lane. '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 country. I would request the citizens to come forward and exercise their franchise," he said.

2:30 PM

Police attempt to maintain peace in Seelampur amidst ruckus caused by fake voting allegation

Officials from the Delhi police are attempting to disperse crowds after a ruckus broke out after BJP party workers claimed that AAP had been facilitating fake votes in a Seelampur polling station.

2:25 PM

'Need to keep Delhi safe from double-engine disaster,' says CPI (M) leader Brinda Karat

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders Brinda Karat and Prakash Karat on Wednesday  exercised their franchise in the Delhi Assembly polls. Brinda Karat emphasised the need to protect Delhi from what she called a "double-engine disaster," implying the BJP's central and state governments. "We need to keep Delhi safe from the double-engine disaster and we have voted keeping that in mind," she said.

2:00 PM

Every election is crucial in democracy: Former CJI Chandrachud

After casting his ballot, former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud underscored the importance of each election in sustaining a thriving democracy. Chandrachud said, "Every single election is crucial. By exercising our franchise, we demonstrate that we are responsible participants in the democratic process."

1:48 PM

33 per cent voter turnout recorded till 1:00 pm across 70 constituencies

Voter turnout  in the national  capital stood at 33.31 per cent till 1:00 pm across 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi. Northeast Delhi registered the highest voter turnout at 39.51 per cent and Central Delhi recorded the lowest at 29.74 per cent.

1:31 PM

AAP-BJP workers clash in Seelampur after alleged fake voting by women

BJP workers alleged that several instances were reported where women in burqas allegedly cast votes fraudulently at polling booths. Officials have stated that necessary verification measures are in place to prevent any irregularities. They are yet to respond to the allegations.

1:17 PM

Delhi Assembly elections LIVE: Sonia Gandhi casts vote

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has cast her vote at Nirman Bhawan.

1:11 PM

Your one vote will make you and your Delhi stronger: Priyanka Gandhi's appeal after casting vote

After exercising his franchise, Congress leader wrote in a post on X, “My dear Delhiites! Today is the day to use the power given to you by the Constitution and decide your future for the next five years. Your one vote will make you and your Delhi stronger. Use your right after thinking well and definitely cast your vote.”

 

12:51 PM

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal casts vote

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal exercised his franchise today. Kejriwal was at the booth with his family members.

12:40 PM

Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh casts vote

AAP MP Sanjay Singh cast his vote at a polling booth in the New Delhi assembly constituency.

12:19 PM

CEC Rajiv Kumar casts vote

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar caste his vote at a polling station in Delhi along with his family. 

12:10 PM

Former president Ram Nath Kovind casts vote

Former President Ram Nath Kovind cast his vote at a VVIP polling booth in Tughlaq Crescent.

11:54 AM

Voter turnout at 19.95% till 11 am

Voter turnout in the national capital stood at 19.95 per cent across 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi.

11:40 AM

Former CEC Sushil Chandra casts vote

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra praised the arrangements made for the Delhi assembly polls after exercising his franchise.

11:38 AM

Not just a normal election, this is a 'Dharmyuddh': Delhi CM Atishi

“Delhi election is not just a normal election, this is a 'Dharmyuddh'. The people are Delhi are standing with the ones who work. They do not want hooliganism,” Delhi CM Atishi said.