The Election Commission announced the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections on Tuesday, January 7. The term of the current assembly ends on February 23, necessitating the formation of a new government before that date.
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Key Highlights:
- Voting across all 70 assembly constituencies in one phase on February 5.
- Over 7.38 lakh voters added since the last assembly elections.
- Around 3.08 lakh new voters included in the latest revision campaign.
Delhi Elections 2025: Election Details:
The term of the existing 70-member Delhi Assembly will expire on February 23. The Election Commission has imposed the Model Code of Conduct across the capital, ensuring government machinery operates under its jurisdiction until the election process concludes.
Delhi Elections 2025: Election Timeline:
- Gazette Notification Issued: January 10 (Friday)
- Last Date for Nominations: January 17 (Friday)
- Scrutiny of Nominations: January 18 (Saturday)
- Withdrawal of Nominations: January 20 (Monday)
- Polling Date: February 5 (Wednesday)
- Counting of Votes: February 8 (Saturday)
Delhi Elections 2025: Rise in Voter Numbers:
This marks an increase of 7.38 lakh voters since the last assembly elections and 3.22 lakh additional voters in the past six months alone.
Delhi Elections 2025: Key Election Issues:
- Corruption
- Pollution
- Electricity and Water Supply
- Rohingya Settlement
- Unemployment
- Government Schemes
- Liquor Scam
- Slum Redevelopment
Delhi Elections 2025: A High-Stakes Battle:
The 2025 Delhi elections present a high-stakes battle, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) striving for a third consecutive term after 11 years in power. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making an all-out effort to challenge AAP’s dominance.
The Congress, contesting alone this time, aims to regain its lost ground after being out of power for over a decade. Additionally, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has announced its intention to contest all 70 seats, making the electoral fight even more intriguing.
Delhi Elections 2025: Leadership Shake-Up:
The AAP enters this election under unusual circumstances. Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal stepped down as Chief Minister following allegations of corruption in the excise policy case. Atishi, a prominent AAP leader, has taken over the reins as Chief Minister, becoming a central figure in the party’s campaign.
The BJP and Congress have repeatedly targeted Kejriwal and AAP over corruption allegations, including those related to the excise policy and the renovation of the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence.
Delhi Elections 2025: AAP’s Track Record:
The AAP secured decisive victories in the last two assembly elections. In 2015, the party won 67 of 70 seats, and in 2020, it captured 62 seats. Congress, on the other hand, failed to win a single seat in both elections, despite being in power for 15 years before AAP’s rise.
As the elections approach, the political landscape in Delhi is set to witness a fierce contest, with all eyes on the outcomes on February 8.
