Synopsis
The counting for the Delhi Assembly elections has commenced with the BJP leading in early trends. AAP and BJP are the main contenders, and the voter turnout was approximately 60.54%. Exit polls predict a strong comeback for the BJP, while Congress is projected to secure very few seats.Key Takeaways
- Counting started at 8 am on Saturday.
- BJP currently leads in early trends.
- Voting took place on February 5.
- Exit polls suggest a potential comeback for BJP.
- AAP aims for a third consecutive term.
New Delhi, Feb 8 (NationPress) The counting for the Delhi Assembly elections started at 8 am on Saturday, with the primary competitors Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aiming to establish a government in the national capital.
Voting for all 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly occurred on February 5, and various candidates visited local temples to seek blessings.
According to preliminary trends, Kejriwal is trailing in his constituency, while BJP's Parvesh Verma is leading in the New Delhi Assembly area. The BJP is currently ahead in multiple seats, but these are just initial trends, and a clearer picture is expected by noon.
Exit polls suggest a potential comeback for the BJP in Delhi after 27 years, with predictions indicating the party may surpass the majority threshold of 36 and secure an additional 10-15 seats, potentially displacing the ruling AAP led by Arvind Kejriwal.
On the other hand, Congress is anticipated to win a maximum of 0-3 seats. The election results can be monitored through the official website of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Voting for the Delhi Assembly election in 2025 was conducted in a single phase on February 5.
Data from the Election Commission reveals that the estimated voter turnout for the Delhi Assembly election was around 60.54%, with the North East district showing the highest turnout at 66.25%.
The South East Delhi district recorded the lowest participation rate at 56.40%. The main players in the Delhi 2025 polls are AAP, BJP, and Congress, with AAP aiming for a third consecutive full term.
AAP dominated the last two Assembly elections in Delhi, winning 62 out of 70 seats in the 2020 elections, while BJP secured eight. Congress, which held power in Delhi for 15 years, failed to win any seats in the last two elections and is forecasted to have a similar outcome this time.
Exit poll results for the Delhi elections were disclosed on Wednesday evening following the conclusion of voting.
Most exit polls indicate a decisive victory for the BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections, while the incumbent AAP is predicted to miss out on a third consecutive term. Exit polls also forecast another dismal performance for Congress.
The counting will commence with postal ballots, which include votes from government officials on election duty, service voters, and elderly or differently-abled individuals who opted for postal voting. Following the tallying of postal ballots, the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be unlocked, and votes will be counted in multiple phases.
This counting process is expected to proceed throughout the day, with results from various constituencies being announced at intervals. The Election Commission will continuously update voting trends, providing a clearer view of each party's performance.
By around noon on Saturday, significant voting trends are anticipated to emerge, offering an early indication of the likely victor.
