Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 Highlights: Polling concludes in national capital, 60% voter turnout registered

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale commented on the Delhi Elections 2025, saying that the turnout will rise further. He said that people are against AAP and Arvind Kejriwal due to their dishonesty, which is why AAP must be ousted and BJP should take charge. Under PM Modi's leadership, the country is progressing, and we are confident that BJP will win in Delhi, Athawale added.

AAP MP Raghav Chadha raised concerns about complaints coming from various parts of the New Delhi assembly constituency regarding the treatment of polling agents. He stated that both the reliever and polling agent should have the same status, but reports indicate that in many booths, security personnel are preventing the reliever from entering. Chadha emphasised the importance of having the reliever inside the polling station, as without them or the polling agent coming out, it becomes difficult to confirm if the voting process is transparent, if any fake voting is taking place, or if the EVMs are functioning properly. He appealed to the administration, stating that he had already raised the issue with the District Election Officer and requested that relievers be allowed access. Chadha also stressed the need for a fair and level playing field for all parties and voters, cautioning against any interference or misconduct on the final day. He mentioned that these concerns were formally submitted in writing to the Chief Election Commissioner, the Chief Election Officer of Delhi, and the District Magistrate of New Delhi.

As Delhi residents cast their votes in the assembly elections on Wednesday, allegations of fraudulent voting surfaced in various parts of the city, including Seelampur and Kasturba Nagar. In Seelampur, tensions rose when a BJP leader accused individuals wearing burqas of attempting to vote illegally. However, the police refuted these claims, stating there was no evidence of fake voting in the area. Meanwhile, in Kasturba Nagar, police reported that two men attempted to cast fraudulent votes but were caught and are currently under interrogation.

After a voter raised concerns about fraudulent voting at a polling booth in Aryan Public School, Block Level Officer, Seelampur, Sabina Sadiq explained to ANI that a woman arrived to vote but was informed that her vote had already been cast. As a result, voting was temporarily paused. According to the Delhi Police, the report said, a PCR call was received from 26-year-old Mohini, a resident of Usmanpur, who claimed her vote had already been cast. Upon investigation, it was found that the confusion stemmed from a woman named Munna Devi, aged 60, who had the same address. Munni Devi had previously lived at that address.

Delhi has recorded a voter turnout percentage of 33.31% as of 1:00 PM, according to ECI's Voter Turnout app. The National Capital recorded a voter turnout of over 19% in the first four hours of polling.

After casting his vote in the Delhi Assembly Election2025, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari stated that the AAP has caused harm to Delhi. And now it is their turn to work for its betterment. He said that Delhi is ready to give them the opportunity. He further added that the party is not handing out money or alcohol.

After casting his vote, senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal emphasised the importance of voting, stating that the message is simple: every citizen should participate in the electoral process. Sibal further commented on a slogan he heard, 'Vote for Viksit Bharat', expressing that India can only be truly developed when it is educated. He criticised the notion, stating, that India is not even fully educated yet, and for an official to use such a slogan is inappropriate. He added that until the Election Commission of India takes necessary actions, the purity of our politics will be compromised, which he believes is harmful to democracy.

BJP candidate Harish Khurana, running for the Moti Nagar assembly constituency, expressed confidence on Wednesday, stating that the people of Delhi are seeking change and a "double-engine government." He said that the people of Delhi desire change and progress and they are looking for a double-engine government. He added that BJO has presented a clear agenda which is why they have placed their trust in them. In the meantime, voter turnout in the single-phase Delhi assembly elections reached 19.95% by 11 am, following a slow start in the first two hours of polling, according to the Election Commission of India.