Synopsis
New Delhi, Feb 8 (NationPress) Vote counting for the Delhi Assembly elections begins at 8 a.m. today, with AAP and BJP as the primary contenders aiming to govern the capital city.Key Takeaways
- Counting begins at 8 a.m.
- AAP and BJP are the leading parties
- Exit polls predict BJP's comeback
- Voter turnout was 60.54%
- Results available at eci.gov.in
New Delhi, Feb 8 (NationPress) The tallying of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections will commence at 8 a.m. today, with the leading parties, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), vying for control of the capital.
Voting for all 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly occurred on February 5.
Exit polls suggest a potential resurgence for the BJP in Delhi after a 27-year gap, with predictions pointing to the party surpassing the majority threshold of 36, potentially securing an additional 10-15 seats and displacing the current government led by Arvind Kejriwal of AAP. The Congress party is forecasted to secure a maximum of 0-3 seats.
The election outcomes can be monitored at https://results.eci.gov.in starting from 8 a.m..
The voting for the Delhi Assembly election 2025 was held in a single phase on February 5.
According to data from the Election Commission of India (ECI), the estimated voter turnout for the Delhi Assembly elections was 60.54%, with the North East district achieving the highest turnout at 66.25%. Conversely, the South East Delhi district recorded the lowest at 56.40%.
The major competitors in the Delhi poll 2025 are AAP, BJP, and Congress. AAP aims for a third consecutive complete term in Delhi.
AAP has successfully dominated the previous two Assembly elections in Delhi, securing 62 out of 70 seats in the 2020 elections, while the BJP acquired eight. The Congress party, which governed Delhi for 15 years, failed to win any seats in the past two elections and is expected to perform similarly this time.
Exit poll results were published on Wednesday evening after voting concluded for the Assembly elections.
Most exit polls forecast a strong victory for the BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections, while the incumbent AAP is anticipated to miss out on a third consecutive term. Exit polls also predict another disappointing performance for Congress.
The counting will initiate 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.
Once postal ballots are counted, the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be opened, with votes being tallied in multiple rounds. This process is expected to carry on throughout the day, with results from various constituencies disclosed at intervals.
The Election Commission will consistently update voting trends, providing a more comprehensive overview of each party's performance. By approximately noon, significant voting trends are anticipated to emerge, offering an early indication of the likely victor.
