Delhi elections updates: Public holiday declared on February 5, L-G issues order

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8:04 PM

BJP headed to big victory in Delhi, like Maharashtra, Haryana: Piyush Goyal

Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, Piyush Goyal said, BJP is headed for a massive poll victory in Delhi, similar to what happened recently in Maharashtra and Haryana. Goyal accused the AAP government in Delhi of depriving the people of the capital of clean drinking water, air and failing to fulfil its promises, such as rejuvenating the Yamuna river.

5:51 PM

I appeal to the workers of AAP to ask their relatives to vote for Aam Aadmi Party: Haryana AAP President

On Delhi Election 2025, Haryana AAP President Sushil Gupta says, "I appeal to the workers of AAP to ask their relatives to vote for Aam Aadmi Party to continue the development in Delhi... We take care of each and every section, be it rich or poor or middle class, but they (BJP) only take care of rich businessmen... Rahul Gandhi should feel ashamed of calling his party a national party and working as a B team for BJP... BJP has made Delhi Police their private hooligans, and the situation of Delhi is like Jungle Raaj..."

4:55 PM

Kalkaji will choose 'policies of work' over hooliganism on Feb 5: Delhi CM Atishi

4:04 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds roadshow in Chattarpur constituency

4:03 PM

Delhi Police seizes 196 kg of drugs, liquor ahead of state elections

3:39 PM

Kejriwal urges voters to back AAP on Feb 5, assures transparency on website

2:37 PM

Swati Maliwal takes Yamuna water to Kejriwal's house, protests outside

2:26 PM

'BJP fears defeat, distributing money, alcohol: AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj

AAP candidate from Greater Kailash seat Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "I believe that BJP is seeing its defeat clearly and that is why they are doing things like harassing our party workers, damaging our articles to be used in campaigning, distributing money and alcohol to people..."
 

2:24 PM

'Prove Delhi rejects abusers, elect Kejriwal as CM for fourth time': Bhagwant Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said, "Mukesh Goel is the candidate. The campaign is ending today. You votes will be saved in the machines on February 5 and the results will be out on February 8. It is a fight between 'ladai wale' and 'padhai wale'. On one hand, they are the ones who snatch your money to give to their friends. On the other hand, we will be putting your money in your pocket only. I request you to make Arvind Kejriwal win and make him the CM for fourth time. You should prove that people of Delhi don't like people who abuse."

 

1:24 PM

Delhi students stopped from exams to protect AAP’s image, says PM Modi

1:22 PM

Priyanka Gandhi campaigns door-to-door for Farhad Suri in Jangpura

1:00 PM

'Modi govt benefits billionaires, not common people': Former Delhi Cm Arvind Kejriwal

Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said in a post on X, "In the last ten years, the Modi government has done nothing for the common people except benefiting its billionaire friends. As soon as you people gave them fewer seats in the Lok Sabha, they immediately gave a discount of Rs 12 lakh in the Budget. Once you defeat them soundly in the Delhi elections, you will see that they will halve the GST rates on all goods."
 

12:31 PM

If BJP wins, Talkatora Stadium to be renamed as Bhagwan Maharshi Valmiki Stadium: Parvesh Verma

12:18 PM

Delhi Assembly polls: Delhi HC denies urgent hearing to plea against freebies

The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to provide an urgent hearing for a petition that accused political parties of breaching election laws ahead of the Assembly elections in the capital.

 

A Bench led by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela stated that the case would be considered as per the usual schedule once it is listed.

 

The petitioner's lawyer requested the matter to be heard at 2 pm.

 

The court responded, "Why 2 pm? You are challenging the actions of political parties regarding the announcement of freebies. Tomorrow is the last day for electioneering, or maybe even today. The impact of these freebies has already occurred."

 

It further clarified, "It will be listed according to the standing order. We are not making any comments on the merit of the case."

 

11:51 AM

'Kejriwal losing ground, Purvanchalis backing BJP': Nishikant Dubey

In response to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's accusations of BJP-sponsored hooliganism, BJP's Nishikant Dubey said, "It is so because all of their goons have been controlled by the Delhi Police. That is why there is a frustration. I can say that Arvind Kejriwal is losing. Purvanchalis were his vote bank, the way Nirmala Sitharaman talked development for Bihar, UP, Jharkhand, separate ministry for Purvanchalis, there are talks of giving jobs, pucca houses. Purvanchalis are feeling safe with the BJP. Arvind Kejriwal himself is losing from New Delhi constituency."

11:48 AM

'People threatened to join BJP, police powerless against violence': Arvind Kejriwal

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "We saw how people were attacked in the past few days. Open violence is happening but the police are not able to do anything because of higher authorities... People are being threatened openly to join BJP."

11:17 AM

Delhi Assembly polls: 15.6 mn voters, 13,766 stations, and extensive security measures

Delhi is set to have 15.6 million eligible voters who will cast their votes at 13,766 polling stations on February 5. This includes 8.3 million male voters, 7.2 million female voters, and 1,267 third-gender voters.

 

In a bid to support voters with disabilities, 733 polling stations have been specially designated. To maintain a smooth and impartial election process, security arrangements include the deployment of 220 paramilitary companies, 19,000 home guards, and 35,626 personnel from the Delhi Police.

 

Furthermore, 21,584 ballot units, 20,692 control units, and 18,943 VVPATs have been prepared, alongside provisions for dummy and Braille ballots to assist all voters.

10:54 AM

Election Commission bars exit polls until 6:30 pm on voting day, results on Feb 8

The Election Commission has banned the publication of exit polls until 6:30 pm on February 5, which is the day of voting. The results for the Delhi Elections will be declared on February 8.

A notice said, “In exercise of the powers under sub-Section (1) of Section 126A of the RP Act, 1951, the Election Commission, having regard to the provisions of Sub-Section (2) of the said Section, hereby notifies the period between 7 am to 6.30 pm on February 5 (Wednesday) as the period during which conducting and publishing or publicising exit poll by means of the print or electronic media or dissemination in any other manner whatsoever, the result of any exit poll in connection with the aforesaid General and bye elections, shall be prohibited."

10:25 AM

BJP targets AAP's Sahiram over alleged corruption: 'Cash was accepted,' claims Gaurav Bhatia

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday accused AAP's Tughlaqabad MLA Sahiram of corruption, alleging that his associate received money on his behalf for kits related to a robotics course to be introduced in Delhi government schools. In response, the AAP criticised the BJP, pointing out that the party has a history of making allegations and then avoiding accountability.

 

During a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia presented what he described as a sting video, asserting, "What transpires here is that Gaurav Bhati (the MLA's associate) is taking cash. There is quid pro quo."

 

Bhatia claimed that the money was given in exchange for the introduction of robotics course kits in Delhi government schools, which would charge students between ₹1,500 and ₹2,200.

 

"The sting footage shows the cash being accepted by MLA Sahiram's secretary on his behalf," Bhatia said, adding that the MLA also attempted to reach out to the chief minister regarding the issue.

10:21 AM

'Abki baar Kejriwal': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann confident of AAP victory in Delhi polls

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed strong confidence on Sunday regarding the party's success in the Delhi Assembly elections, asserting that the people of Delhi have firmly decided to re-elect Arvind Kejriwal for a fourth consecutive term.

 

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said, "I have campaigned extensively across Delhi. From Krishna Nagar to Rohtas Nagar, Tughlaqabad, Palam, Mehrauli, Burari, Bawana, Karol Bagh, Tilak Nagar, and Hari Nagar... I've visited them all. Everywhere, people are chanting 'abki baar Kejriwal' and 'fourth time Kejriwal'."

 

Mann also targetted the BJP, saying, "On one side, there are those who want to fight, and on the other, there are those who want to focus on education. The people will make their choice on February 5... The people of Delhi are well-informed. We trust them."

 

In another development, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shatrughan Sinha joined an election campaign on Sunday in support of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP candidate Atishi, who is contesting from the Kalkaji constituency in the forthcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

9:08 AM

Authorities seize ₹218 crore ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, FIRs surpass 2020 figures

In a major crackdown before the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, enforcement agencies have confiscated cash, narcotics, bullion, liquor, and freebies worth over ₹218 crore as part of surveillance under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

 

According to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi, the seizures include ₹38.64 crore in cash — an increase of 202 per cent compared to the amount recovered during the 2020 elections. Additionally, authorities have seized narcotics valued at ₹88.40 crore, bullion worth ₹80.78 crore, liquor worth ₹4.93 crore, and freebies amounting to ₹5.52 crore.

 

The stepped-up vigilance has also resulted in 2,703 FIRs being registered under various acts, surpassing the 2,067 FIRs recorded in the 2020 elections.