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Delhi Assembly Election 2025 Voting LIVE Updates: Voting for the 70-member assembly is underway in Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, S Jaishankar, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, AAP leader Manish Sisodia, Arvind Kejriwal, BJP's Bansuri Swaraj and Congress' Alka Lamba are among the big names who voted early in the day.

The Assembly Election 2025 will decide who will lead the Union Territory for the next five years. The voting for the single-phased Delhi Assembly Election began at 7 am across 13,033 polling stations.

The triangular battle between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress will conclude on February 8 with the assembly election result.

Here are the LIVE updates of the Delhi Assembly Election:

Delhi Elections: Pak Hindu Refugees Vote For First Time

At a polling booth in Delhi's Majnu Ka Tilla, Reshma pressed the button on an electronic voting machine on Wednesday with a sense of pride as a smile spread across her face.

For the first time in her life, the 50-year-old woman cast her vote - not just to choose a candidate, but for her family's future.

Reshma is one of 186 Pakistani Hindu refugees who, after years of uncertainty, exercised their voting right for the first time in the Delhi Assembly polls, marking a powerful moment in their journey from statelessness to citizenship.

They all got Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

Delhi Police Refutes Claims Of Voter Bribery In Jangpura Constituency

Delhi Police on Wednesday investigated and refuted any claims of voter bribery in the Sarai Kale Khan area under the Jangpura assembly constituency.

Earlier, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had alleged in a post on X (formerly Twitter), that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is "openly distributing money" in the Jangpura assembly constituency.

Responding to the allegations by AAP, Delhi Police in a post on X, stated, "Allegations of voter bribery at Sarai Kale Khan were promptly investigated. Police, along with the Exe. Magistrate/Flying Squad Team (FST), ensured thorough verification. No evidence was found to substantiate the claims. Effective Police presence is maintained for peace and order."

AAP had earlier posted on X, "In Jangpura, BJP is openly taking voters to a building and distributing money."

The post further stated that such actions are being done "under the supervision of Election Commission (EC) and Delhi police."

Delhi records 57.70 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm: Election Commission.

Delhi's Northeast District Records Highest Voter Turnout At 3 pm

Delhi recorded an overall voter turnout of 46.6% at 3 pm.

The highest turnout was recorded in the Northeast district at 52.73 per cent while the New Delhi district recorded the lowest at 43.10 per cent.

Among the constituencies, Mustafabad had the highest turnout at 56.12 per cent while Karol Bagh recorded the lowest at 39.05 per cent.

Central Delhi district recorded a turnout of 43.45 per cent, East Delhi 47.09 per cent, North Delhi 46.31 per cent, Northwest Delhi 46.81 per cent, Shahdara 49.58 per cent, South Delhi 44.89 per cent, Southeast Delhi 43.91 per cent, Southwest Delhi 48.32 per cent, and West Delhi 45.06 per cent, according to the EC data.

'Chandrayan Se Chunav Tak Bharat Ki Udaan': A Unique Polling Station In Delhi's Vikaspuri

A unique polling station has been set up in Delhi's Vikaspuri with the theme 'Chandrayan se chunav tak Bharat ki udaan'. A walk through the polling station introduces one to telescopes and bioscopes installed at different points. There are also models of Chandrayaan and PSLV, made by the students of Rajdhani College, Shivaji College and Bharti College.

What adds to all this are the volunteers dressed up as astronauts to assist voters.

"We have even installed a bioscope for people to relive old memories and we have even compared bioscope with telescope... People are very happy with the unique arrangements here," said Vikaspuri SDM and Returning Officer Dr Nitin Shakya.

Delhi Voting LIVE: "Use The Power Given To You By The Constitution," Priyanka Gandhi Calls To Vote

"Today is the day to use the power given to you by the Constitution and decide your future for the next five years. Your one vote will make you and your Delhi stronger. Use your right after thinking well and definitely cast your vote," Congress Minister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wrote on X.

Elections 2025 LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu Cast Her Vote

Delhi Voting LIVE: Former President Ram Nath Kovind And Family Exercise Right To Vote

Former President Ram Nath Kovind and his family cast their vote at a polling booth in NDMC School of Science and Humanities at Palika Kendra, Sansad Marg in Delhi. "My family and I exercised our right to vote today. I urge all Delhi voters, especially the youth and first-time voters, to exercise your franchise and strengthen our democracy. It is our right, and our duty as responsible citizens," he wrote on X.

Delhi Polls 2025: "Need To Keep Delhi Safe From Double-Engine Disaster," Says CPI (M) Leader Brinda Karat

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders Brinda Karat and Prakash Karat on Wednesday cast their votes in the Delhi Assembly polls. Speaking to news agency ANI, citing her concern about the city's governance, Brinda Karat emphasised the need to protect Delhi from what she called a "double-engine disaster," implying the BJP's central and state governments. "We need to keep Delhi safe from the double-engine disaster and we have voted keeping that in mind," she said.

Delhi Election Voting LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal And Family Cast Vote

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal casts his vote at Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School. His parents Gobind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devi, wife Sunita Kejriwal and son also cast their vote here.

Elections 2025 LIVE: "People Of Delhi Are Fed Up," Says Priyanka Gandhi, Urges Delhiites To Vote

Congress Minister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with husband Robert Vadra and son Raihan Vadra cast vote in Delhi. Speaking to media, she appealed to Delhi voters to step out of their houses and cast vote. "I know that the people of Delhi are fed up. Wherever I go, people say the situation of water, air and roads is not at all good. There are several issues, if we want to resolve them, come out and cast your votes," she said.

Delhi Election LIVE Updates: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Casts Vote

BJP Minister Manoj Tiwari casts his vote at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya No 1 in Yamuna Vihar, Delhi.

Delhi Election Voting LIVE: "Exercise Franchise," Ex-Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Asks Young Voters

Former Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud spoke to media soon after casting vote. "I think our democracy is extraordinarily mature and people are cognizant of their responsibilities. They know which way to cast their vote," he said.

When asked about opposition's claims on EVM, the former Chief Justice called EVMs "valid". "The Supreme Court has repeatedly, repeatedly upheld the validity of our EVMs. The Supreme Court is the last voice in the constitutional space on adjudication, has affirmed the validity of the EVMs, and I think we must accept it, that's the verdict of the Supreme Court," he said.

He further asked young voters to "exercise their franchise".

Delhi Voting LIVE: Ex-Chief Justice DY Chandrachud And Wife Cast Vote

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud along with his wife, Kalpana Das, cast vote for at a polling booth in Lions Vidya Mandir Secondary School near Teen Murti.

92-Year-Old’s Decades-Long Voting Tradition Continues

Delhi Election Voting LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal And Family Arrive To Cast Vote

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, along with his wife Sunita Kejriwal and parents Gobind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devi, arrives at Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School to cast a vote. The sitting MLA from New Delhi constituency is contesting against Congress' Sandeep Dikshit and BJP's Parvesh Verma.

Delhi Election LIVE Updates: Voter Turnout At 11 AM

20 per cent of the people of Delhi have voted till 11 am. This is nearly 3 percentage points higher than the voter turnout during the last elections in 2020.

Delhi Election Voting LIVE: "I Have Voted For Politics Of Work," Says AAP Minister Gopal Rai


AAP candidate from Babarpur Assembly seat, Gopal Rai cast his vote in the Delhi Assembly polls underway. "Today, I have voted for the politics of work and I appeal to all of you to vote for the politics of work and also make your family, friends and neighbours vote," Mr Rai wrote on X.

Delhi Election LIVE Updates: Congress Leader Pawan Khera Casts Vote

Congress leader Pawan Khera shows his inked finger after casting his vote at the polling booth set up at Satyawati Sood Arya Girls Senior Secondary School, Nizamuddin East.

Delhi Election 2025: TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha Bats For 'Master Blaster' Arvind Kejriwal

Elections 2025 LIVE: "Your vote Can Make Delhi Most Developed Capital," Says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged the voters to come out in large numbers in the Delhi Assembly polls and cast their ballots against "false promises, polluted Yamuna, liquor shops, broken roads and dirty water."

"Today, vote in large numbers to form a government that has a strong track record of public welfare and a clear vision for the development of Delhi. Your one vote can make Delhi the most developed capital of the world," he wrote.

Delhi Election 2025: "Vote First, Then Have Refreshment," Says BSP Chief Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday urged citizens to prioritise voting in the Delhi Assembly elections and stressed that voting should be guided by the principles of 'Sarvajan Hitaya' (welfare of all) and 'Sarvajan Sukhaya' (happiness of all), regardless of caste, religion, or region. She noted that the BSP ran its government in UP for four times based on these principles, establishing the rule of law and justice-based laws.

BSP Chief also urged people to first vote and then take refreshment so that a good government can be elected on the basis of the right to vote given to the citizens by Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar.

Delhi Voting LIVE: "Hooliganism Will lose, Delhi Will Win," Says Arvind Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal urged the Delhi voters to cast their votes, stating that their vote is not just limited to pressing a button, rather it's the foundation of your children's bright future. "It is an opportunity to provide good schools, excellent hospitals and a respectable life to every family," he said.

"Today we have to defeat the politics of lies, hatred and fear and make truth, development and honesty win. Vote and also inspire your family, friends and neighbours. Hooliganism will lose, Delhi will win," he wrote on X.

Elections 2025 LIVE: "Everyone Must Vote," Says Election Commissioner Sukhbir Sandhu

Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu cast his vote at a polling booth in Moti Bagh. Speaking to news agency ANI, Dr Sandhu assured that election preparations were fully in place and everything is going smoothly.

"Voters who are coming here are being taken care of and facilitated...The experience is good. I also spoke with the voters. Everyone is very happy," he said.

He encouraged all citizens to vote and urged them to motivate others to participate in the democratic process.

"I urge everyone to step out to vote and convince others to do the same. Everyone must vote," Dr Sandhu said.

Delhi Election 2025: Reject Those Who Cheated You By Making False Promises, Appeals Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has appealed to the Delhi voters to cast their vote to elect those people who have worked for Delhi and reject those who have "cheated" them by making "false promises."

"The voting process has started in the Delhi Assembly elections. I appeal to the respected people of Delhi to cast their valuable vote. Your one vote will prove to be a symbol of change in Delhi," Mr Kharge said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

"If Delhi has to move forward on the path of development like before, then choose those people who have really worked for Delhi. They have not cheated you by making false promises," he added.

The Congress president also appealed to the voters to reject those who only want to hold on to power.

"Those who have not taken even a single step for broken roads, dirty water, garbage everywhere and polluted air and only made excuses, you have to think how much they care about you before pressing the button on the EVM. Those who only want to hold on to power by doing fake wrestling are not the rightful owners of your vote. Delhi's brotherhood, harmony, prosperity, well-being, and all-inclusive development are paramount," he said.

"You should choose the one who put Delhi on the path of progress. I urge our youth, especially those who are voting for the first time, to welcome this festival of democracy and definitely take part in voting. Every need will be fulfilled, Development of Delhi is necessary," he added.

Elections 2025 LIVE: "People Of Delhi Will Vote For Work, Honesty And Goodness," Says Chief Minister Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi cast her vote. Speaking to media, she said, people of Delhi will vote for work, honesty and goodness. "Today's election in Delhi is not just an election, it is a Dharam Yuddh (religious war). This is a battle between good and evil. It's a battle between work and hooliganism. I appeal to all the people of Delhi to cast their vote. Vote for work, vote for goodness. Truth will prevail," she said.

She also hit out at Delhi Police for allegedly supporting BJP. 

 

Delhi Election LIVE Updates: Voter Turnout At 9AM

8.1 per cent of the people of Delhi have voted till 9 am. This is 3 percentage points higher than the voter turnout during the last elections in 2020.

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Delhi Election 2025: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi And Wife Sunita Dwivedi Pose At Polling Booth

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and his wife Sunita Dwivedi posed for a photo at a selfie booth, after casting their vote at a polling booth at K Kamraj Lane in the New Delhi Assembly constituency. They were also gifted saplings for being amongst the early voters.

Delhi Election LIVE Updates: Manish Sisodia Casts Vote

AAP leader Manish Sisodia cast his vote at Lady Irwin School in Delhi. Mr Sisodia is contesting from the Jangpura constituency and is up against BJP's Tarvinder Marwah and Congress' Farhad Suri.

Before casting vote, Mr Sisodia offered prayers at Kalkaji Mandir. In a conversation with NDTV, he said, "The people of Delhi should get a government that can educate their children well, provide them employment, keep people healthy and ensure electricity bills aren't high."

Delhi Election Voting LIVE: Alka Lamba Goes To Vote With Her Father

Alka Lamba, Delhi Congress candidate is celebrating the "great festival of democracy" with her father. Ms Lamba went to the polling booth with her father to cast vote. "It is our duty to use the power given to us by the Constitution in the right manner. The people of Delhi are requested to come out of their homes and ensure their participation in this great festival of democracy," she wrote on social media.

Delhi Voting LIVE: "Be An Early Voter," Says Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri along with his Lakshmi cast vote at polling booth in Mount Carmel School, Anand Niketan. Sharing their picture on social media, Mr Singh said, "Now it’s your turn!"

Mr Singh also urged Delhi voters to come out in large numbers and exercise their right to vote. "We must use the power of the ballot to ensure a better and brighter future for Delhi and usher in a new era of transformative development," he wrote.

Delhi Election 2025 Voting LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu Casts Vote

President Droupadi Murmu casts her vote at Nirman Bhawan polling booth in Delhi.

Delhi Election LIVE Updates: S Jaishankar Casts Vote

Delhi Election LIVE Updates: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj Confident Of Party's Win

"It is the festival of democracy in Delhi today and I appeal to the voters of the national capital to come out in large numbers and exercise their democratic rights so that Delhi becomes a developed capital of the developed nation," said BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj. She said, only the lotus will bloom on February 8.

Delhi Election LIVE Updates: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Joins Party Workers At A Polling Booth

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri along with wife Lakshmi Puri, joins party workers at the party's help desk outside the polling station in Anand Niketan.

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Delhi Election 2025 Voting LIVE: 84-Year-Old Harman Singh Is The First Voter At A Polling Booth In Tagore Garden

84-year-old Harman Singh is the first voter at a polling booth in Tagore Garden of Rajouri Garden. He believes it is "duty" and "responsibility" to vote and every citizen should fulfill their duty.

Assembly Election 2025 LIVE: "Delhi Went Backward By 20 Years," Says Congress's Alka Lamba

"The people of Delhi are excited because they want change and development. No one can stop this change from taking place," said Alka Lamba, Delhi Congress candidate. "In the last 10 years, people of Delhi saw the national capital's development derail and move backward by 20 years. I hope people of Delhi will step out of their homes and vote for change," she added.

Case Against AAP's Amanatullah Khan Over Alleged Poll Code Violation

A case has been registered against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Amanatullah Khan for violating the Model Code of Conduct before the Delhi assembly elections. The case against Mr Amanatullah, the incumbent MLA from the Okhla seat, was filed after he was seen campaigning with more than 100 supporters in Zakir Nagar.

Delhi Election LIVE Updates: Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra Cast Vote

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra cast vote at a polling booth in Moti Bagh, Delhi.

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