Delhi Assembly Elections Update
On Wednesday, February 5, the Delhi Assembly elections saw a polling rate of 33.31 percent by 1 pm. Notable early voters included President Draupadi Murmu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Foreign Minister S.K. Jaishankar. Approximately 1.56 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes today, with polling starting at 7 am and concluding at 6 pm.
As the voting continues, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been trading serious allegations against each other. Polling is taking place at 13,766 stations across all 70 assembly constituencies, where the fate of 699 candidates hangs in the balance. This election could potentially reshape the political landscape of Delhi.
Previous Election Statistics
In the last assembly elections in 2020, voter turnout was 62.59 percent, while the participation in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was lower, at 56 percent.
Among the early voters today were prominent figures such as Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna, Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and S.K. Jaishankar, as well as Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, and candidates like Manish Sisodia (Jungpura), Saurabh Bhardwaj (Greater Kailash), and Sanjeev Jha (Burari) also participated early in the voting process.
Party Expectations
The Aam Aadmi Party is hoping to secure a third consecutive term in power, while both the BJP and Congress are aiming to regain control in the capital.
Delhi Assembly Elections 2024
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Polling Percentage (as of 1 PM) | 33.31% |
| Total Eligible Voters | 1.56 Crore |
| Voting Hours | 7 AM to 6 PM |
| Polling Stations | 13,766 |
| Total Candidates | 699 |
| Previous Assembly Polling (2020) | 62.59% |
| Previous Lok Sabha Polling (2024) | 56% |
| Key Early Voters | President Draupadi Murmu, Rahul Gandhi, S.K. Jaishankar, Atishi, Arvind Kejriwal, etc. |
| Major Parties Contesting | Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress |
