The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections. The national capital will vote in a single-phase election on February 5, and the counting of votes will take place on February 8.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, addressing a press conference, highlighted the growing voter base in India, stating that the country is on the verge of creating a new record with nearly one billion voters. He added, “We are crossing 99 crore voters and will soon become a nation of one billion voters, a historic milestone.”
Key Details of Delhi Elections 2025:
- Polling Date: February 5
- Counting of Votes: February 8
- Term End: February 23, 2025
The 70-member Delhi Assembly’s term ends on February 23, necessitating elections to form a new government before that. Delhi has traditionally conducted assembly elections in a single phase.
Political Battlelines
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is seeking a third consecutive term in power, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is intensifying efforts to reclaim Delhi. Meanwhile, the Congress, going solo in the elections, is targeting both AAP and BJP as it vies for a revival in the capital’s political landscape.
