Delhi Election Date 2025 Highlights: Delhi election will be held on February 5 and counting of votes will be held on February 8, announced Election Commission of India. There are 1.55 crore voters in Delhi as of January 6, 2025, including 83.49 lakh male voters and 71.74 lakh female voters, and 25.89 lakh young voters, CEC Rajiv Kumar said.

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15:48 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: 'AAP has done all the preparations,' says Minister Gopal Rai

Delhi Minister Gopal Rai expressed confidence in the upcoming assembly elections, stating that the people of Delhi are eager to re-elect the Arvind Kejriwal-led government. “AAP has done all the preparations for the election. Names of all the 70 candidates of the party have been announced. We are absolutely ready for the election,” he said.

15:32 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: Delhi to have over 13,000 polling stations

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced that over 13,000 polling stations will be set up across Delhi for the 2025 assembly elections. He assured that all stations will be equipped with minimum facilities to ensure a smooth and efficient voting process.

15:16 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: Single-phase election on Feb 5

Delhi will conduct its assembly elections in a single phase on February 5. The counting of votes is scheduled for February 8, determining the outcome of this crucial electoral battle.

14:52 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: Delhi polls on February 5, says CEC

Voting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi on February 5, counting of votes on February 10, says CEC Rajiv Kumar.

14:43 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: Delhi polls to be a tech powered one, says CEC

The Delhi polls will be a tech powered election.

-cVigil - Report mcc violations.

-Suvidha Portal - Facilitating political parties and candidates for campaign related permission

-VoterHelplineApp - Easing search for electoral information

14:41 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: 70 Assembly Constituencies in Delhi

There are a total of 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi, including 58 general seats and 12 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes. The term of the Delhi Assembly ends on February 23, 2025.

14:40 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: Voters in Delhi

There are 79,436 PWD voters, 830 centenarians, 1,261 trangender voters and 1.09 lakh over 85 years voters, says CEC.

14:38 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: 1.55 crore voters in Delhi

There are 1.55 crore voters in Delhi as of January 6, 2025. Thereare 83.49 lakh male voters and 71.74 lakh female voters, and 25.89 lakh young voters. There re 2.08 lakh first time voters, says CEC.

14:30 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: Voter turnout manipulation an impossibility, says CEC

Voter Turnout manipulation - an impossibility. Misleading to compare final VTR with 5 PM data. Near close of poll, polling officials perform multiple functions. Form 17C - Given to Polling Agents at close of poll at polling stations, says CEC.

14:23 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: CEC on EVM tampering allegations

Test of judicial scrutiny passed - every single time! Highest Courts have reposed trust in EVM on 42 different occasions. “National Pride”, “Not hackable”, “Rigging an impossibility”, “Tampering allegations baseless”, says CEC.

14:21 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: EVMs used in most transparent manner, says CEC

EVMs used in the most transparent manner, says CEC, as it clears concerns over EVM tampering.

14:17 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: Delhi set to witness greater participation, says CEC

2025, scaling new heights for democracy! India’s electorate grows to over 990 million. The Delhi elections is set to witness greater than ever participation, says CEC.

14:16 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: 2024 a year of electoral zeniths, says CEC

2024, a year of Electoral zeniths! The Lok Sabha elections in 2024 saw the highest number of voters globally, a mammoth record of 672 million voters. J&K voted with full enthusiasm and gusto. Violence free polling, Minimal repolls, people’s mandate gracefully accepted, says CEC Rajiv Kumar.

14:14 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: 'Delhi a microcosm of India's diversity'

Delhi is a microcosm of India’s diversity! All eyes on are on Delhi polls. Additional responsibility to step out and vote, says CEC Rajiv Kumar.

14:09 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: 'Dilli dil se vote karegi': CEC Rajiv Kumar

"Dilli Dil Se Vote Karegi," says CEC Rajiv Kumar at the press conference. The Delhi election dates will be announced today.

14:06 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: CEC Rajiv Kumar begins press conference

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Sandhu are holding a press conference at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi now.

14:01 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: How many seats AAP won in 2015 and 2020?

The AAP won 62 seats in 2020 and in the 2015 Delhi elections, the AAP led by Arvind Kejriwal had won 67 seats.

13:58 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: ECI presser shortly

The dates for the Delhi Assembly elections will be announced shortly by the Election Commission of India.

13:42 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: What happened in the 2020 polls?

In the 2020 elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured a decisive victory, winning 62 out of 70 seats, while the BJP claimed the remaining eight.

13:39 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: No welfare schemes will be halted, says PM Modi in rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that no public welfare schemes would be halted if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Speaking at a rally in the city’s Rohini area on Sunday, Modi said that while the schemes would continue, “those who have contracts with dishonest people” in these initiatives would be removed.

The prime minister criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, claiming its schemes in Delhi existed only on paper. “The AAPda [disaster] government looted public money through these schemes,” Modi alleged. “The BJP will run these schemes with complete honesty…by bringing in honest people to implement them.”

13:19 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: Schedule to be out at 2

The Election Commission will announce the schedule for polls to the Delhi Legislative Assembly. The Commission has convened a press conference at 2 pm on Tuesday to announce the election schedule.

12:09 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: 'Mahila Samman Yojana' by AAP

In December of last year, Arvind Kejriwal announced the launch of the 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojna,' a scheme designed to provide monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to women in Delhi. Kejriwal also promised that the amount would be increased to Rs 2,100 following the upcoming elections.

11:41 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: 'Internship with Manish Sisodia' programme

Manish Sisodia has announced that 100 students have been selected for an internship program designed to support his campaign in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. These interns will play key roles in his Jangpura constituency campaign, assisting with various tasks including election war rooms, research, field studies, and public outreach.

Around 1,000 students from across India applied for the opportunity, with the chosen 100 expected to contribute to critical aspects of the election process, such as campaign management and voter engagement.

Launched on December 21, the "Internship with Manish Sisodia" initiative aims to offer young participants hands-on experience in election operations, leadership, and the functioning of democracy. The program is designed to provide a deeper understanding of how elections are run and the impact of civic participation.

11:19 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: Congress promises Rs 2,500 for women

The Congress party has promised Rs 2,500 for women if it is voted to power this polls. Delhi Election dates will be announced today.

11:10 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: Rs 10 lakh insurance for auto drivers

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal had announced Rs 10 lakh insurance scheme for the city’s auto drivers on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. During a visit to the Kondli constituency, Kejriwal had lunch with the family of an auto driver and unveiled additional support measures. He pledged Rs 1 lakh in financial assistance to auto drivers for the marriage of their daughters, further emphasizing his party's commitment to the welfare of the working class.

10:46 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: When will ECI announce Delhi poll dates?

The Election Commission of India will announce Delhi poll dates at 2 pm today. Stay tuned with us here for further updates regarding the same.

10:22 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: How will ECI announce Delhi poll schedule?

The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference today which will be attended by media personnel from across the country. All details including the logistical aspects regarding the Delhi Assembly election dates are expected to be revealed today.

10:14 (IST) 7 Jan 2025

Delhi Election 2025 Schedule Live: Welcome to our live blog!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Delhi assembly poll schedule announcement. The Election Commission of India will announce the poll dates today. Stay with us as we bring to you constant updates related to the upcoming Delhi polls.