Synopsis
Voting for the 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi is in full swing, with significant political figures like Jaishankar, Rahul Gandhi, and Sandeep Dikshit participating early today. The elections will conclude at 6 pm, with results set for February 8.Key Takeaways
- Early voting by key political leaders.
- Strict security measures in place.
- Voter turnout is crucial for election outcomes.
- Calls for development and anti-corruption resonate among voters.
- Results to be announced on February 8.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (NationPress) The voting process for the 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi is currently taking place, with several notable political figures voting early this Wednesday morning.
Conducted under strict security measures, the voting will wrap up at 6 pm today.
Among the first to cast their votes were Congress candidate from New Delhi, Sandeep Dikshit, and BJP state president Virendra Sachdeva.
Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra voted at a government school in Shahdara, while External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi also participated in the election.
Dikshit voted at the Kaviraj Khazan Chand Quetta DAV School located in Nizamuddin East.
Before he voted, Dikshit stated, “I have assessed who will be the best legislator for the next five years based on their agenda. I hope all of Delhi votes with the same discernment. Today is about honouring the voter.”
Meanwhile, Sachdeva cast his vote at Mayur Vihar Phase 1, urging the residents of Delhi to vote for development.
“People are voting for a 'Viksit Delhi.' I appeal to all to participate actively in shaping a corruption-free administration. We need a government that collaborates with the Centre rather than engaging in conflicts,” he told IANS.
After casting his vote, EAM Jaishankar remarked, “I think people are in a mood for a change this time.”
Congress candidate from Kalkaji, Alka Lamba, also called for change after voting, telling IANS, “Delhi's people are tired of corruption and inflation. It's time for a new beginning.”
With nearly 3,000 polling booths identified as sensitive, security has been heightened with 220 paramilitary force companies, 35,626 Delhi Police personnel, and 19,000 Home Guards deployed. Drone surveillance and Quick Reaction Teams have been organized to ensure order.
The outcome of the elections will reveal if the AAP maintains its stronghold, if the BJP makes a comeback, or if the Congress achieves an unexpected revival. The results will be announced on February 8.
Campaigning concluded on Monday at 6 pm following a vigorous political contest. In the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, the AAP won 62 of 70 seats, the BJP secured eight, and the Congress did not win a single seat for the second consecutive election.
As polling progresses, attention is now focused on voter turnout and the final outcome.
