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

A case has been filed against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Dinesh Mohaniya for allegedly misbehaving with a woman by making inappropriate gestures and blowing flying kisses at her, according to sources from the Delhi Police on Wednesday, reported ANI. The police have charged the MLA from Sangam Vihar under multiple sections of the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita). This incident comes amid the ongoing Delhi assembly elections. Mohaniya, the current MLA for the Sangam Vihar constituency, is also contesting the elections from the same seat. He is up against BJP’s Chandan Kumar Choudhary and Congress’ Harsh Choudhary.

In response to the accusations made by the BJP, AAP leader and Jangpura constituency MLA candidate, Manish Sisodia, while speaking o the media said, “The BJP has no work; what else can they do?”

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#watch | #delhielection2025 | On allegations levelled by the BJP, AAP leader and MLA candidate from Jangpura constituency, Manish Sisodia says, "BJP has no work to do. What else will they do?"

He further says, "Shiksha ki kranti jeetegi." pic.twitter.com/WsqxKPoeA3

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

Union ministers S. Jaishankar and Hardeep Singh Puri, along with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, were among the early voters in the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday morning. Other prominent figures who voted early included AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, and Delhi Chief Electoral Officer R Alice Vaz. Candidates from the major parties also cast their votes soon after polling began at 7 am. These included AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj from Greater Kailash, BJP’s Kapil Mishra from Karawal Nagar, Congress’ Sandeep Dikshit from New Delhi, and Alka Lamba from Kalkaji.

President Droupadi Murmu seen leaving from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya in the President’s Estate after casting her vote in the Delhi Elections 2025.

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#watch | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu leaves from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, President’s Estate after casting her vote for #delhielection2025 pic.twitter.com/d3P6mNMbV2

— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2025

Atishi took to X on Wednesday and described today’s Delhi election as more than just an election, and instead called it a “Dharam Yuddh”. She framed it as a fight between good and evil, work and hooliganism. Atishi urged Delhi’s residents to vote, emphasizing that they should vote for progress and goodness, and that truth will ultimately prevail.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, accompanied by his wife Lakshmi Puri, cast their votes at Mount Carmel School in Shanti Niketan for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.

After voting, Puri urged the residents of Delhi to work towards restoring the city, which he claimed has been adversely affected by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in recent years. He further accused AAP of obstructing the implementation of central government schemes in Delhi.

Speaking to the media outside the polling booth, he conveyed to the citizens and voters of Delhi that this election is not just an opportunity, but a responsibility and a chance to rebuild Delhi, which has been badly impacted by ‘AAP-da’ over the years.

As voting commenced for the Delhi Assembly elections, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Delhi residents to support those who have contributed to real development in the city, rather than those who have misled the public with false promises. Kharge emphasised that people who seek to stay in power by merely pretending to fight for the public’s cause do not deserve the citizens’ votes.

In a post on X, Kharge appealed to the people of Delhi, asking them to cast their votes for genuine change. He said that if the city is to continue on its path of progress, people need to choose leaders who have genuinely worked for its development, not those who have misled with empty promises. He also criticised leaders who have failed to address persistent issues like poor roads, dirty water, waste management, and air pollution, noting that such leaders have only offered excuses rather than solutions.

Before casting his vote in the Delhi Assembly Election 2025, BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri from the Kalkaji assembly seat offered prayers at his residence. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi is contesting from Kalkaji as the AAP candidate, while Congress has nominated Alka Lamba, President of the All India Mahila Congress, for the seat.

After casting his vote, BJP‘s Vijender Gupta, who is contesting from the Rohini assembly seat, urged voters to exercise their right to vote. He described the election as a celebration of democracy and emphasized, “You hold the power in your hands. Use your vote to help create a better Delhi for your children.”There is a magic button in your hands… Please cast your vote to build a better Delhi for your children…”

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, along with his wife Kyoko Jaishankar, cast their votes at a polling booth located at the NDMC School of Science and Humanities on Tughlaq Crescent.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah called on Delhi voters on Wednesday to participate in large numbers in the Assembly elections, urging them to cast their votes against the ongoing issues of polluted Yamuna, poor road conditions, and inadequate public services in the city. In a post on X, Shah stressed the need to support a government with a strong record in public welfare and a clear plan for Delhi’s development. He appealed to Delhi residents, particularly women and men heading to the polls, to vote against false promises, pollution, and other city problems.

The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered an FIR against AAP’s Amanatullah Khan for allegedly breaching the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by engaging in late-night campaigning just one day before the Delhi Assembly elections. The case has been filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (disobeying orders from public officials) and Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act (which prohibits election campaigning during certain hours) against the current legislator from Okhla.

After casting her vote, Congress candidate Alka Lamba from the Kalkaji assembly seat expressed that the people of Delhi are eager for change and development and that this change is unstoppable. She said the people have witnessed how the city has regressed over the past decade. She added that she is hopeful Delhi’s voters will step out and bring about this change.

Delhi Chief Electoral Officer R Alice Vaz, after casting her vote urged the Delhiites to come out and exercise their right to vote. She emphasised that it is the democratic right of citizens to vote. Voting in Delhi is currently underway.

AAP leader and MLA candidate for the Jangpura constituency, Manish Sisodia, offered prayers at the Kalkaji Temple ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. Speaking to the media, Sisodia expressed his belief that “lakhs of people will vote for their welfare and the progress of Delhi.” He added, “I prayed to Kalka Maai for AAP to form the government once again under Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership. I am confident that AAP will come to power, Arvind Kejriwal will be re-elected as Delhi’s Chief Minister, and I will win from Jangpura to continue serving the people.”

Addressing the recent seizure of cash allegedly linked to the Chief Minister’s office, Sisodia accused the BJP of spreading lies and misusing government machinery. He claimed that the BJP has only resorted to terror and “goondaism” in the last few days in Delhi and that the party has been distributing money, sarees, and shoes.

Sandeep Dikshit, the Congress candidate for the New Delhi constituency, has cast his vote in the ongoing Delhi Assembly Election2025. Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of AAP, is once again contesting from the New Delhi seat, while BJP has nominated Parvesh Verma for this election. Voters are seen standing in long queues at a polling booth on Lodhi Road, eagerly casting their ballots. Polling is currently underway across all 70 Assembly constituencies of Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and said that voting for all the seats in the Delhi Assembly elections is happening today. He urged all voters to actively participate in the electoral process. ” “On this occasion, my special wishes to all “the young friends who are going to vote for the first time,” he said.

Check-in and Verification: Upon arriving, a polling official will verify your name in the electoral roll and ask for an ID proof. Once your identity is confirmed, your left forefinger will be marked with ink to prevent duplicate voting.

Receiving Your Voter’s Slip: You will then be handed a voter’s slip, which you must sign in the register.

Casting Your Vote: Head to the Electronic Voting Machine. Press the button next to the symbol of your chosen candidate. A beep will confirm your vote, and a red light will glow next to the candidate’s name.

VVPAT Verification: After voting, the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) will display the candidate’s name, serial number, and symbol for seven seconds, ensuring your vote is correctly recorded.

Once you’re done voting, exit the booth, show your inked finger to indicate completion, and leave the polling station.

The polling booths are open. Voting has now begun across all 70 constituencies in Delhi. The Election Commission of India has rolled out heightened security measures to ensure smooth elections across the National Capital.

Voting in Delhi will begin shortly at 7:00 am. Voters can visit their nearest polling booths to cast their votes. To ensure law and order during the voting process, a total of 220 companies of paramilitary forces, 35,626 Delhi Police officers, and 19,000 home guards have been stationed.

1. Go to the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi website.

2. Select the option ‘Search Your Name in Electoral Roll.’

3. Enter your details and click ‘Search.’

4. If your name is found, click on ‘View Details.’

5. You can then download or print your voter slip.

Alternatively, you can also use ECI’s Voter Helpline app for the same.

Close to 3,000 polling booths have been flagged as sensitive, with heightened security measures being implemented at specific locations, such as drone surveillance. In addition, extra police personnel will be deployed at these vulnerable booths, and Quick Reaction Teams will remain on standby to promptly respond to any security concerns or law enforcement situations.

To check your voter details, visit the official website of the Election Commission of India at eci.gov.in. Navigate to the “Voter Information” or “Voter Services” section, and select the option to search by your EPIC number. After entering your EPIC number in the provided field, click “Search.” Your voter information, including your name, assigned polling station, and constituency, will appear on the screen. This simple process ensures you have the correct details before heading out to vote. 

Voting in Delhi will begin at 7:00 AM and continue till 6:30 pm in the evening. Voters can visit their nearest polling booths to cast their votes. Stay with us for further updates.

Hello and welcome to our live blog for the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025! We’re here to bring you real-time updates as soon as voting begins in the National Capital. From polling booth details and voter turnout figures to the latest news around AAP vs BJP vs Congress, we’ve got you covered. Stay with us for insights into the key issues and updates from various constituencies. Whether you’re looking for information on candidates or updates on how the voting is progressing, this blog will keep you informed every step of the way.