Delhi is voting today, February 5, 2025, in a crucial election that will determine its next government. Here are the key details every voter should know:
Polling Schedule
Voting is taking place in a single phase from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM across all 70 assembly constituencies.
Voter Statistics
Delhi has approximately 1.56 crore registered voters, including:
- 83.76 lakh men
- 72.36 lakh women
- 1,267 third-gender voters
Polling Stations
A total of 13,766 polling stations have been set up, including 733 designated for persons with disabilities.
Security Arrangements
To ensure a safe election process, the following personnel have been deployed:
- 220 paramilitary companies
- 19,000 home guards
- 35,626 Delhi Police personnel
Voting Infrastructure
The Election Commission has installed:
- 21,584 ballot units
- 20,692 control units
- 18,943 VVPATs
Additional provisions include Braille ballot papers and dummy ballots.
Key Candidates and Constituencies
Some high-profile electoral battles include:
- New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal (AAP) vs. Parvesh Verma (BJP) vs. Sandeep Dikshit (Congress)
- Kalkaji: Atishi Marlena (AAP) vs. Alka Lamba (Congress) vs. Ramesh Bidhuri (BJP)
- Jangpura: Manish Sisodia (AAP) vs. Tarvinder Singh Marwah (BJP) vs. Farhad Suri (Congress)
- Shakur Basti: Satyendar Jain (AAP) vs. Karnail Singh (BJP)
Exit Poll Restrictions
The Election Commission has prohibited the release of exit polls until 6:30 PM today to prevent voter influence.
First-Time Voters and Youth Participation
There are 2.39 lakh first-time voters aged 18 to 19. Key concerns include unemployment, education, and economic empowerment.
Voter Turnout and Competitive Constituencies
As of 11:00 AM:
- Babarpur constituency recorded a 31 percent voter turnout.
- Karol Bagh saw an 11 percent turnout.
More updates on voter participation will be available throughout the day.
Result Date
The counting of votes will take place on February 8, 2025, and the results will be declared the same day.
