Delhi Assembly Polls 2025 Highlights: Delhi Elections are round the corner and thus, everyday a new drama around it ensues. In the most recent round of allegations, BJP’s Delhi president Virendraa Sachdeva accused AAP of discarding Mahila Samman Yojana registration forms in the “garbage” and deceiving the women of Delhi. Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Sachdeva presented a stack of papers he claimed were registration forms for the women’s scheme, which he alleged were found with a rag picker.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the third and final part of the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ on Saturday at the party’s Delhi headquarters. The manifesto highlights the BJP’s vision and key commitments for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections in 2025.
Delhi Election Polls 2025 Highlights: The main contest in the Delhi elections is between AAP, BJP and Congress.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: BJP's big claims against AAP
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Amit Shah attacks Kejriwal, says playing 'politics of lies'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Arvind Kejriwal of playing "politics of deceit and lies" and exhorted people to vote for the BJP to ensure the progress of Delhi under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shah, who addressed two public meetings in Delhi on Saturday, said that unlike the AAP, the BJP's "double-engine" government will fulfil all its promises.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Kejriwal attacks BJP
Arvind Kejriwal said that the BJP is relying solely on personal attacks, after Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused him of misleading the people of Delhi with false promises.
Addressing a public meeting in Narela assembly constituency on Saturday, Kejriwal highlighted his government's achievements and appealed to people to not vote for the BJP in the upcoming Delhi polls.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on party manifesto
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Amit Shah slams Kejriwal for breaking promises on government bungalows and cars
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticised AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday, accusing him of going back on his promises to the public. Speaking at a public rally in Delhi, Shah pointed out that Kejriwal had previously assured people that he would not use government-provided bungalows or cars. However, according to Shah, the former Chief Minister broke his promise by constructing a lavish 'Sheesh Mahal'.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Kejriwal raises questions over deployment of Gujarat SRPF for Delhi Elections
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has raised concerns about the deployment of eight companies from the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) of Gujarat for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. According to Tejas Patel, Commandant of the SRPF in Bhachau, these companies arrived in Delhi on January 13 as instructed by the Election Commission (EC).
Kejriwal shared a circular on X, issued by the Additional Director General of Police (DGP) in Gujarat, about the deployment of SRPF for the Delhi elections. In his post, he questioned the change, saying, “Read this order of Gujarat Police. Election Commission has removed Punjab Police from Delhi and deployed Gujarat Police. What is going on?”
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: BJP Delhi President accuses AAP of throwing away women scheme forms in trash
In the latest set of accusations, BJP’s Delhi president Virendraa Sachdeva accused AAP of throwing away Mahila Samman Yojana registration forms in the 'garbage'. He said that the party is misleading the women of Delhi. Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Sachdeva showed a bundle of papers he claimed were registration forms for the scheme, which he said had been discovered with a rag picker.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: BJP's Parvesh Verma Dunks Kejriwal's Effigy in Yamuna, Accuses AAP of Failing to Clean the River
BJP candidate from New Delhi, Parvesh Verma, created a stir by immersing an effigy of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the murky waters of the Yamuna. Verma's act was in protest against Kejriwal's unfulfilled promise to clean the river, which he had claimed would be fit for a dip by the public.
In response, AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar criticized Verma, accusing him of "stooping to such antics" for publicity. She added that despite his efforts, Verma has failed to attract attention, claiming the BJP had effectively ended his political career by fielding him against Kejriwal.
Speaking to reporters at the riverbank near ITO, Verma slammed the AAP government for its inability to clean the Yamuna. "After 11 years in power and Rs 8,000 crore spent, the AAP government has failed to deliver on its promise. This is the biggest betrayal to the people of Delhi," he stated.
Verma emphasized that while Kejriwal had promised to clean the Yamuna by 2025, the situation has worsened instead. "By immersing his effigy, we are exposing his failure to the people of Delhi," he added.
During his campaigns for the Delhi Assembly elections, Kejriwal admitted his inability to fulfil the river cleanup promise, but assured the public that the Yamuna would be cleaned within two to three years if AAP returns to power.
Verma, however, remained critical of Kejriwal’s tenure as Chief Minister, calling it filled with "hollow promises and false claims." He accused the AAP leader of lacking the intent and capability to clean the Yamuna, stating that his effigy immersion was a reminder to Delhi's residents to free the city from "deceitful promises."
Verma concluded that his demonstration aimed to highlight the "failures" of Kejriwal and the AAP government, sending a strong message that the problems of Delhi will remain unsolved as long as politics of "lies and propaganda" persist.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Anna Hazare Urges Delhi Voters to Choose Leaders with Clean Character and Sacrifice
Social activist Anna Hazare, ahead of Delhi's upcoming elections, appealed to voters to support candidates with integrity, those who possess clean character and can make sacrifices for the nation. In a video message, Hazare emphasized the importance of choosing leaders who walk the path of truth and can endure hardships for the greater good of the country.
Hazare cautioned voters against selecting "useless" candidates, warning that such choices could harm the nation. He also stressed that the election process should not be driven by personal gain, stating, "I drink, and it will facilitate drinking for others" is not the way forward. To secure India's future, he believes, sacrifice is necessary.
Hazare’s anti-corruption campaign, which began in Delhi, eventually led to the formation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2012, with Arvind Kejriwal rising to power in the capital. However, Hazare has repeatedly criticized Kejriwal's decision to enter politics.
Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February 5, with votes to be counted on February 8.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Delhi Congress Files Complaint Against AAP for 'Defamatory' Social Media Post
The Delhi Congress on Saturday lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) over a social media post by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), alleging it defamed senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi.
According to the complaint, AAP shared a controversial post on its official X handle featuring Rahul Gandhi, AICC treasurer Ajay Maken, and Sandip Dikshit. The post titled "Ek akela padega sab par bhaari" displayed Arvind Kejriwal's picture with the caption "Kejriwal ki imaandari," juxtaposed with Congress leaders labeled "sare beimano par padegi bhaar."
The Congress argued that the post violated the Model Code of Conduct and the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951, accusing AAP of attempting to tarnish the reputation of its leaders for electoral gains. The complaint also pointed out recent legal issues involving AAP leaders to question the party's claims of honesty.
The Congress urged the ECI to take immediate action, including removing the post from AAP’s social media platforms, to prevent further defamation during the election period. Voting for the Delhi Assembly polls is scheduled for February 5, with results to be announced on February 8.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Amit Shah Urges Delhi Voters to Support BJP, Accuses Kejriwal of "Politics of Lies"
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal while campaigning in Delhi ahead of the February 5 assembly polls. Addressing a public meeting in Rajouri Garden, Shah accused Kejriwal of practicing "politics of deceit and lies" and misleading citizens about the BJP’s intentions regarding welfare schemes.
Shah assured voters that no welfare initiatives for the poor would be discontinued under BJP rule, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal commitment to this cause. He criticized the AAP government, alleging that they "did nothing in 10 years apart from betraying the people" and accused Kejriwal of involvement in a "liquor scam worth crores of rupees."
The Home Minister reiterated BJP's promises to make Delhi garbage-free, improve potable water supply, and elevate the city as a global capital. "We need to remove 'aapda' (disaster, referring to AAP) and strengthen Modi ji's hands to end this politics of lies," Shah urged.
Shah’s campaign supported BJP candidate Manjinder Singh Sirsa, contesting from Rajouri Garden. Delhi voters head to the polls on February 5, with results to be declared on February 8.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: BJP releases final part of manifesto
Amit Shah promised to clean Yamuna in three years, provide complete ownership rights in 1,700 unauthorised colonies, and welfare measures for gig workers and labourers, in the final part of manifesto that was released today.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: BJP releases final part of manifesto
Home Minister Amit Shah releases third part of BJP manifesto for February 5 Delhi Assembly polls.
He said that the BJP's Sankalp Patra does not contain hollow promises, it lists work to be done in Delhi.
Shah also accused Kejriwal of not fulfilling promises of cleaning Yamuna, providing clean drinking water and making Delhi pollution-free.
He said that level of corruption was never so high as it is under Kejriwal-led AAP, citing alleged scams.
Alka Lamba described the Congress-AAP alliance during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a "huge mistake." She accused Kejriwal of "insulting" former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, demanding a public apology.
"You insulted Sheila Dikshit and Manmohan Singh. Now you claim in interviews that Manmohan Singh was the most honest Prime Minister. Apologise to Dr. Singh’s wife. You begged Congress for an alliance. Supporting you on seven seats in the Lok Sabha elections was a grave mistake," Lamba said, speaking to ANI.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: BJP says 'drama'
BJP MP Parvesh Verma slammed Kejriwal for seeking additional security while he already enjoys Z-plus security by Delhi police. He called the allegations a political stunt.
"It is now clear that Kejriwal is playing games with the public. Delhi Police provides full security, so why does he need extra protection from Punjab? This is nothing but a political stunt ahead of the elections.
"Kejriwal is creating a false 'security threat' to divert attention from his growing failures. He is scripting this drama so that later he can claim, 'I was attacked,' and the election theatrics will begin!" he said.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Kejriwal's security withdrawal stirs row
The AAP on Friday accused the BJP-led central government and the Delhi Police of plotting to "kill" its leader, Arvind Kejriwal. The party also urged the Election Commission (EC) to reinstate the security cover provided to Kejriwal by the Punjab Police. In response, the BJP dismissed the claims as a "fabricated drama" and an "election stunt," designed to distract from AAP's failures in governance.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: What happened in last polls?
The ruling AAP faces strong competition from a resurgent BJP, which is eager to reclaim power in Delhi after more than 25 years. Although considered a long shot, the Congress is aiming to regain some of its lost influence.
In the 2015 election, AAP achieved a landslide victory, securing 67 of the 70 seats, while the BJP won just three and Congress failed to win any. In 2020, AAP maintained its dominance with 62 seats, the BJP secured eight, and Congress once again failed to make a mark.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Slogan war dominate Delhi polls
The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections have become a fierce battleground of slurs, slogans, and memes, with the three major contenders—AAP, BJP, and Congress—trading barbs. AAP has labeled BJP as the "Bharatiya Jhootha Party" (Indian Liar Party) and "Gali Galouch Party" (Abusive Party), while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit back, calling AAP a "AAP-Daa" (disaster) and Arvind Kejriwal the "Ghoshna Mantri" (minister of announcements).
Congress, not to be outdone, has branded Kejriwal as "Farziwal" (fake) and a "Chhota Recharge" (small recharge) of Modi. As political rhetoric heats up, memes, witty one-liners, and spoofs have flooded the public sphere, turning the election into a battle for narrative dominance as much as for governance.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Modi, Kejriwal two sides of the same coin: Owaisi
AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday said there was not much difference between AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that they were cut from the same cloth.
"Modi and Kejriwal are like brothers, two sides of the same coin. Both have emerged from the RSS ideology — one from its 'shakha' and the other from its institutions," he said, while campaigning for Shifa-ur-Rehman, the party's candidate from the Okhla constituency.
Owaisi also carried out a walk in Shaheen Bagh and urged the public to vote for the "kite," his party's symbol, in February 5 Delhi polls.
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen has fielded two candidates — Tahir Hussain from Mustafabad and Shifa-ur-Rehman from Okhla.
Both candidates are currently in jail in connection with 2020 Delhi riots cases. (PTI)
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Dalit votes may split between AAP, BJP, Cong, say experts
As the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seeks to defend its stronghold in Delhi, Dalit voters have emerged as a key focus in the upcoming Assembly elections. With the Congress and BJP vying to challenge the ruling party, experts predict a potential three-way split in Dalit votes.
AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, is aiming for a third consecutive term, buoyed by significant Dalit support in previous elections. However, experts suggest signs of disillusionment among Dalit voters could affect the party's performance.
Meanwhile, the BJP has launched a robust outreach campaign in Dalit-majority constituencies, coupled with promises aimed at addressing community concerns. Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, which drew sharp criticism from opposition parties including AAP and Congress, have intensified the political discourse. The BJP, however, has aggressively defended its position, further fueling the narrative battle.
In the 2020 Delhi elections, AAP dominated the 12 Assembly seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs), securing a significant share of Dalit votes and paving the way for its second term. This time, the dynamics appear more complex, with the Congress and BJP actively working to sway Dalit voters.
(With PTI inputs)
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Anurag Thakur calls AAP ‘anti-women’ party
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Anurag Thakur on Friday criticised Aam Aadmi Party and its supremo Arvind Kejriwal, ahead of the upcoming elections in Delhi. Thakur claimed that the AAP leader would suffer a comprehensive defeat and argued that the public of Delhi are unhappy with how AAP has treated pollution, the quality of water and Yamuna River.
The BJP leader also labeled AAP as “anti-women” party, citing an incident involving party MP Swati Maliwal. He claimed that Maliwal was summoned to Kejriwal’s residence, where she was allegedly assaulted. Thakur continued to accuse the party of mistreating women, suggesting that their actions toward women in Delhi were disrespectful.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: 'It's your money,' says Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal urged voters in Delhi to resist alleged attempts to sway their votes through money and gifts, accusing the BJP of distributing gold chains, sarees, shoes, and cash to influence the electorate ahead of the polls.
“It's your money; take the money. But do not sell your vote for Rs 1,100 or for a saree. Your vote is invaluable,” Kejriwal said, urging citizens in a video message to prioritise democracy over material offerings.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Congress announces separate ministry, budget for Poorvanchalis in Delhi
The Congress party announced that there will be a separate ministry and budget for Poorvanchalis in Delhi, if it returns to power.
Talking to reporters in the Delhi Congress office, the party's Bihar unit president and former Union minister Akhilesh Prasad Singh said if Delhi has become a world-class city, the Poorvanchalis have as much role in it as others living in the national capital.
"Today, we want to make two important announcements. There will be a separate ministry and a separate budget for the people of Poorvanchalis if the Congress is elected to power in the upcoming polls so that issues related to their health and education can be addressed," Singh said.
Delhi residents from eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand are referred to as Poorvanchalis in the national capital. They constitute a sizable percentage of the voters who can decide the fate of candidates in several constituencies of Delhi due to which the Congress, BJP and AAP woo them during the elections.
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said the Poorvanchalis have gone to every corner of this country and developed those places. But when it comes to their rights, they are being treated unfairly, she said.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Liquor worth over Rs one crore seized
Delhi police seized 46,682 litre of liquor worth more than Rs 1.3 crore, 119.51 kg of drugs worth over Rs 20 crore and more than 1,200 banned injections. Law-enforcement agencies have also seized Rs 5.29 crore in cash and 37.39 kg of silver, ahead of February 5 polls.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Over 500 cases of alleged MCC violations registered
More than 570 cases of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) have so far been registered ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls. The cases were lodged between January 7, when the MCC into force, and January 23.
A total of 19,065 people were arrested under various legal provisions, including those under the Excise Act, during this period, according to a statement.
The Delhi Police has recorded 577 cases of alleged MCC violations and confiscated 284 illegal firearms and 394 cartridges, the statement said.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: AAP alleges BJP, Delhi Police of conspiring to kill Kejriwal
The AAP accused the BJP-led Centre and the Delhi Police of conspiring to "kill" its supremo Arvind Kejriwal and urged the Election Commission to restore his security cover provided by the Punjab Police that was withdrawn.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: What did UP CM Adityanath say on infiltrators?
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday assailed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), saying its government has turned Delhi into a "garbage dump" and "den of chaos" while helping illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas to settle down in the national capital. Addressing a rally in Karol Bagh, Yogi accused the AAP leaders of settling Bangladeshi infiltrators in Okhla and other important places in the national capital.
The AAP office-bearers and MLAs had settled Bangladeshi infiltrators on the land of the irrigation department of the UP government around Jamia Nagar two years ago, he alleged.
"I tried two to three times to explain that the land belonged to the UP government and when they forced their way, I had to send bulldozers from UP to remove them and get the land barricaded," he said.
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference
In response to criticism from the BJP and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal urged Adityanath to address the law and order situation in Delhi by calling on Union Home Minister Amit Shah to assess the situation. The Delhi Police fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The AAP hit back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a day after he addressed a rally in Delhi.
In a post, the AAP said that Adityanath made a joke on himself after coming to Delhi.
दिल्ली आकर खुद का मजाक बना गए योगी जी....🤡 pic.twitter.com/9PGbv3WU2I
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) January 24, 2025
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: AAP and BJP cut from same cloth, says Owaisi
While campaigning for AIMIM candidates on Thursday, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi had said there was not much difference between AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that they were cut from the same cloth. "Modi and Kejriwal are like brothers, two sides of the same coin. Both have emerged from the RSS ideology — one from its 'shakha' and the other from its institutions," he said, while campaigning for Shifa-ur-Rehman, the party's candidate from the Okhla constituency.
Owaisi also carried out a walk in Shaheen Bagh and urged the public to vote for the "kite," his party's symbol in the upcoming polls.
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen has fielded two candidates — Tahir Hussain from Mustafabad and Shifa-ur-Rehman from Okhla. Both candidates are currently in jail in connection with 2020 Delhi riots cases. Tahir Hussain was a councillor from the Aam Aadmi Party when he was jailed. He joined AIMIM last December.