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Votes are earned by winning hearts, not by threats: Delhi CM Atishi

Speaking about the public response in her roadshow, Atishi said that the crowd gathered in such large numbers shows that people love Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal

Most Gen Z voters in Delhi aware of candidates, rely on social media: Study

Most GenZ voters in Delhi are aware of candidates in their constituencies, and women safety, unemployment and pollution are the main pressing issues for them, a study has found. Around 74 per cent of respondents believe that freebies matter and influence votes around the elections, according to the study that was conducted to find how Delhi's youth engages with democracy. "Seven in 10 GenZers turn up to vote consistently, with 71 per cent having participated in past elections. 88 per cent are aware of the candidates from their constituency," the study report said, adding that Delhi's young voters, aged 18-26 years, are aware, active and engaged around state polls. The study, GenZer'sTryst with Polls, revealed that Women Safety (85 per cent) in the city is a top priority, followed by Unemployment (60 per cent) and Pollution (56 per cent) among poll issues for GenZ voters. Around 44 per cent consider Delhi's Law and Order to be poor. Around 35 per cent of them consider social media a

Delhi elections 2025: Here's what will stay open, what will remain closed

To allow people to participate in the Delhi assembly elections 2025, schools and colleges will remain closed on February 5, 2025. The Haryana government also announced paid leave for employees

What are exit polls? Key facts you need to know for Delhi elections 2025

As Delhi gears up for the 2025 elections, here's what exit polls are, how they work, and why they matter

'Never seen such cry baby leaders': Priyanka Gandhi on PM Modi, Kejriwal

Delhi Assembly polls: Polling across all 70 Assembly constituencies is set for February 5, with vote counting slated for February 8

Delhi left behind as AAP govt kept fighting with Centre: Amit Shah

BJP leader Amit Shah on Monday said states with a double-engine BJP government have progressed in the last 10 years, but Delhi has been left behind because the Aam Aadmi Party kept making excuses and fighting with the Centre. Speaking at a public meeting in Jangpura, Shah called AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia "bade miyan and chote miyan" and accused them of "looting" Delhi. "States having a double-engine BJP government have progressed in the last 10 years. Delhi has been left behind, they keep making excuses and fighting with the Centre like a cry baby (babua sa munh banakar)," the Union Home Minister said. Firing a fresh salvo at Sisodia, who is contesting from the Jangpura Assembly seat against BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah, Shah said he is the only education minister in the country who went to jail in connection with a liquor scam. He alleged that Kejriwal lied to the people of Delhi and gave them only garbage, toxic water, and corruption. "'Bade miyan a

Mayawati urges voters to ensure BSP's success in Delhi Assembly polls

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday urged the voters in Delhi to rise above caste, religion, and regional politics and support her party in the upcoming Assembly elections. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has fielded 69 candidates for the 70 seats in Delhi Assembly, which will go to polls on February. The results will be out on February 8. Mayawati in a statement blamed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, the BJP-led NDA at the Centre, and the previous Congress governments for the "deteriorating" condition of the national capital, citing issues such as lack of clean drinking water and poor living conditions. "The people of Delhi should reject narrow political agendas and vote for the Ambedkarite BSP to ensure a truly inclusive government," she said. Mayawati also cited the BSP's governance in Uttar Pradesh in the past, describing it as an administration dedicated to "Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay" (welfare and happiness of all). She warned the voters, especiall

Like Maharashtra and Haryana, BJP headed for victory in Delhi: Piyush Goyal

The BJP is headed for a massive victory in Delhi like those in the recent Maharashtra and Haryana polls, Union minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, Goyal accused the AAP government of depriving the people of the capital of clean drinking water, air and failing to fulfil its promises such as rejuvenating the Yamuna river. "All sections of people have faith in Narendra Modi and his guarantees. February 5 is going to be a milestone for the BJP and a golden day for the people of Delhi," he said. People now want a government that delivers and serves, rather than engaging in fights and obstructing development in Delhi, the Union commerce and industry minister said. "Like the victories in Maharashtra and Haryana, the BJP is poised for a massive mandate on all the seats in Delhi, including those that were earlier considered tough," Goyal said, citing the huge crowds seen at the meetings held by Prime Minister Modi, Union Home ...

Delhi polls: Cong attacks AAP and BJP, promises to restore city's glory

The Congress launched a sharp attack on the BJP and ruling AAP on the final day of campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections, presenting itself as the only viable alternative and pledging to restore Delhi's glory witnessed under the late Sheila Dikshit's leadership. Senior Congress leaders made a last-ditch effort to woo voters, holding a press conference where they attacked the Kejriwal-led government over alleged governance failures, mismanagement of funds and corruption. They also accused the BJP of suppressing opposition-ruled states and neglecting the concerns of Delhi's marginalised communities. Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav emphasised the election was about reclaiming the developmental legacy of the late party leader and former chief minister Sheila Dikshit. He accused the AAP of allowing the city to deteriorate, arguing infrastructure has crumbled, water quality worsened, and public services neglected. "This election is about bringing back the Delhi that Sheila ..

BJP headed to its worst-defeat ever, plans to use its goons: Kejriwal

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Monday claimed the BJP is going to face its worst defeat ever in these polls in Delhi and will use its "goons" and Delhi Police to influence the elections. In a video message on the final day of campaigning for the February 5 polls, Kejriwal alleged the BJP was already resorting to unfair tactics in the face of a "massive defeat". Despite all these, the AAP is heading towards a historic victory and the BJP its worst defeat since the party came into being, Kejriwal claimed. "The BJP will use its goons and Delhi Police extensively to win the elections. They will try to intimidate voters, especially those in slum areas," he claimed. The former Delhi chief minister further alleged BJP workers would attempt to bribe slum-dwellers by offering Rs 3,000-Rs 5,000 and marking their fingers with black ink to prevent them from voting on election day. "Take their money, but do not let them put ink on your finger," he urged voters. He said that to counter these ..

Amit Shah slams Kejriwal, Sisodia; says AAP gave only toxic water to Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said states having a double-engine BJP government have progressed in the last 10 years, but Delhi has been left behind because the AAP keeps making excuses and fighting with the Centre. Addressing a public meeting in Jangpura in south Delhi, Shah dubbed AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia as "bade miyan and chote myian" who have looted Delhi. Shah said Sisodia, who is fighting elections from the Jangpura Assembly seat, is the only education minister in the country who went to jail in a liquor scam. "States having a double-engine BJP government have progressed in the last 10 years. Delhi has been left behind, they keep fighting with the Centre. They have been making excuses for 10 years while acting like cry babies," Shah said. Kejriwal lied to the people of Delhi and gave only garbage, toxic water and corruption to the national capital, he said. "Bade miyan and chote miyan" looted Delhi after making false promises. They a

Kejriwal's only trick is to give freebies, says Cong's Sandeep Dikshit

The people of Delhi look towards Congress for the things that they are agonising for as Kejriwal only knows one trick- to give freebies, he added

Elections again and 2020 Delhi riot survivors look back at unkept promises

The trust is gone. Five years after riots in northeast Delhi, that is the oft-heard refrain as locals adapt to their changed, polarised neighbourhoods. Shops and houses that were engulfed in flames have been rebuilt but reconstructing lives is quite another thing. More than 50 people were killed and many others injured in the February 2020 riots. It was just after the assembly elections. It's election time again in Delhi, a reminder if any were needed of the many things left undone. In Shiv Vihar, one of the areas most impacted by the communal violence following clashes between supporters and opponents of the Citizenship Amendment Act, the memories linger - somewhat like the ever-present stench from a large drain that seems never to have been cleaned. "The area is calm now, but the trust is gone. People live in their own spaces without disputes, but they no longer trust each other," said Harpal Singh, a 68-year-old shop owner who moved to the locality 30 years ago. "When I moved he

HC refuses urgent hearing to plea against 'freebies' by political parties

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to grant urgent hearing to a plea alleging violation of election laws by political parties ahead of assembly polls in the national capital. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said the matter would be heard in the normal course whenever it was listed The petitioner's counsel sought urgent listing of the case at 2 pm. "Why 2 pm? You are challenging action of political parties in announcing freebies. Tomorrow is the last day for electioneering or maybe today. Whatever impact the freebies were to have has already happened," the court remarked. "It will be listed as per the standing order. We are not saying anything on merit," it further said. The petitioner's counsel objected to the announcement of "freebies" by the political parties and said the entire election process was being conducted in violation of the law laid by the Supreme Court. Delhi goes to polls on February 5 and the results will be announced on ..

AAP-led govt model failed, claims Chandrababu Naidu ahead of Delhi polls

Ahead of the Delhi assembly polls, TDP chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said the AAP-led government model has "failed" and people should vote for a party that can lead to inclusive growth. Addressing a press conference here, Naidu said people are worried about staying in Delhi because of the "weather and political pollution". There has been no development in the national capital, he asserted. "Politicians have to always think about today, tomorrow and the future. A government with good public policy can transform society," he said. Taking a jibe at the AAP government, he said Delhi has a "half-engine sarkar", and needs a double engine sarkar to achieve development. Performance and better living standards are becoming relevant and not ideology, Naidu said and added "poor people in Delhi have to think if they want to live permanently in slums." Naidu, whose party TDP is an ally of the ruling NDA at the Centre, also said that his party fully supp

Delhi Assembly elections: EC bans exit polls before 6:30 pm on February 5

displaying any election matter, including results of any opinion poll or any other poll survey, in any electronic media would be prohibited during the 48-hour period

Delhi polls: Retd judge files PIL against sops promised by BJP, Cong, AAP

In his PIL, Justice Dhingra seeks a court order for the three political parties to "cease and desist" from gathering personal and electoral data under false pretences

Delhi polls: High-octane campaigning ends today; AI spoofs set stage

The high-voltage campaigning for Delhi Assembly polls will come to an end at 5 pm on Monday, ushering in the mandatory silence period before voting on February 5. On the final day of campaigning, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has scheduled 22 roadshows and rallies across Delhi, intensifying its bid to reclaim power in the capital after more than 25 years. On the other hand, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) remains confident of securing a third straight term, banking on its governance model of free welfare schemes. The Congress, which ruled the capital for 15 years until 2013, is striving to regain its lost ground after drawing a blank in the last two elections. The fiercely-contested electoral battle has been defined by an unprecedented use of AI-generated spoofs, sharp political jibes, and high-decibel roadshows. The Election Commission's Model Code of Conduct (MCC) mandates that all public meetings, election-related functions, and campaigning must cease 48 hours before the cl

People want change, there will be change on Feb 5: Delhi BJP slams Kejriwal

BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed strong confidence in the BJP's victory in the approaching Delhi Assembly elections