Voting begins for high-stakes Delhi polls; AAP seeks hat-trick, BJP, Congress aim for revival
The Hindu
Delhi Assembly elections underway with AAP eyeing third term, BJP and Congress seeking resurgence, voter turnout crucial.
Voting began for the high-octane Delhi Assembly elections, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) eyeing a third straight term, banking on its governance record and welfare schemes, while the BJP and Congress look for a resurgence.
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Around 1.56 crore eligible voters started casting their ballots at 7 a.m. on Wednesday (February 5, 2025).
Polling is underway at 13,766 stations across all 70 Assembly constituencies to decide the fate of 699 candidates in a contest that could reshape the political landscape of the capital.
With voter turnout expected to play a decisive role, all eyes are on Delhi's electorate as they head to the polling booths.
In the 2020 assembly polls, Delhi had recorded a voter turnout of 62.59% while only 56% of voters participated in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Polling is scheduled to continue until 6 p.m.
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