NEW DELHI: The Delhi Assembly elections will take place in a single phase on February 5, with the vote counting scheduled for February 8, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Tuesday.
In a press briefing, Kumar outlined key dates in the election process, including the last date for filing nominations on January 17, scrutiny of nominations on January 18, and the deadline for withdrawal of candidatures on January 20.
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With the announcement of the election dates, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has now come into effect in Delhi and will remain in force until the completion of the election process.
The final voter list for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, published on January 6, shows 1,55,24,858 registered voters in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, reflecting a 1.09% increase from the previous roll.
As the elections draw near, the BJP has ramped up its campaign, accusing AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal of being involved in the Delhi Excise Policy case and expressing confidence in securing victory with a “double engine” administration.
The BJP has leveled charges of corruption and misgovernance against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders.
In contrast, the AAP, aiming for a third consecutive term, is focusing on showcasing its achievements, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors.
Key candidates
In New Delhi, the BJP has fielded Parvesh Verma, former MP and son of former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma, to challenge Arvind Kejriwal. The Congress has nominated Sandeep Dixit, son of former Delhi CM Sheila Dixit, from the same seat.
The BJP has also named former MP Ramesh Bidhuri to contest against Delhi CM Atishi in Kalkaji, with Congress fielding former MLA Alka Lamba.
The Congress party, which ruled Delhi for 15 consecutive years, has struggled in recent elections, failing to win any seats in the last two assembly elections. Meanwhile, the AAP swept the 2020 elections, securing 62 out of 70 seats, while the BJP won only 8 seats.
(With agency inputs)