Delhi Election 2025: 33.31% Voter Turnout Till 1 PM, Key Highlights
The national capital is witnessing yet another crucial Assembly election, with voting currently underway. As of 1 PM, Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 33.31%, reflecting active participation from both young and elderly voters. The election will determine the fate of 70 Assembly seats, with key parties like the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Congress vying for power.
Steady Voting Amidst Tight Security
Polling, which began at 7 AM, has remained largely peaceful so far. However, an incident of voter fraud was reported at a Seelampur polling booth, where a person was caught casting a vote using another voter’s identity. Authorities acted swiftly to handle the situation.
To ensure law and order, 3,000 polling booths have been marked as sensitive, leading to heightened security. Deployment includes 220 paramilitary force companies, 35,626 Delhi Police personnel, and 19,000 Home Guards. Drone surveillance and Quick Reaction Teams are also in place to maintain peace.
Turnout Trends and Comparisons
The voter turnout in Delhi elections has varied over the years:
2020: 62.82%
2015: 67.47%
2013: 66.02%
2008: 57.6%
In the previous 2020 elections, the AAP won a landslide victory, securing 62 out of 70 seats with a 53.57% vote share. The BJP managed to win eight seats with a 38.51% vote share, while Congress failed to secure any seat.
District-Wise Voter Turnout Till 11 AM
Highest Turnout: North East Delhi – 24.87%
Lowest Turnout: New Delhi – 16.46%
Other Districts:
Shahdara: 23.30%
South West: 21.90%
East: 20.03%
North West & South: 19.75%
South East: 19.66%
West: 17.67%
Key Election Battle: Who Will Win?
The ongoing election is a test of whether AAP can maintain its dominance, if the BJP can make a comeback, or whether Congress can regain lost ground. Campaigning concluded on Monday at 6 PM after an intense battle between parties.
Results for the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 will be declared on Saturday, shaping the future leadership of the capital. Stay tuned for live updates and post-election analysis!
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