The assembly elections in Delhi will take place in a single phase on February 5 and the votes will be counted on February 8., the Election Commission announced today. The schedule for polls to the Delhi Legislative Assembly was released at a press conference by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and other senior poll officials.
The term of the 70-member Assembly ends on February 23, and elections have to be held before that to constitute a new House. The national capital has traditionally seen assembly polls in a single phase.
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is pushing hard for a third consecutive term, while the BJP has gone all out to turn the tables. Also in the fight is the Congress, which is going alone and targeting both the BJP and the AAP, which was its ally during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Mr Kumar also said India will soon create a new record of one billion-plus voters.
"Electoral rolls were released yesterday. We are crossing 99 crore voters... We are going to be a nation of one billion voters very soon, which will be another record in voting," Mr Kumar said.
He also said 2024 was the year of elections globally when two-third of the world's population in democracies voted in different polls.
Here are Highlights on Delhi Election 2025 date announcement:
Centre Snatched Away Delhi Chief Minister's Residence, Claims Atishi
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday alleged that the BJP-led Centre has snatched away the official residence of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi by cancelling the allotment.
Addressing a press conference, Atishi claimed that no matter what the central government does, she will keep working for the people of Delhi.
"An official residence does not matter to me. I will work for the people of Delhi from the streets if needed.
"When they snatched away my official residence, I pledged to provide Rs 2,100 to our women. I will provide free healthcare to our elderly," she said.
Delhi Will Get 'Double-Engine Government': BJP's Virendra Sachdeva
On Tuesday, the Delhi BJP expressed confidence that the national capital will get a "double-engine" government on February 8, when the results of the Assembly elections will be announced.
Assembly polls in Delhi will be held on February 5. The last date to file nominations is January 17 and the scrutiny of nominations will be done by January 18.
Addressing a press conference, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said February 5 will be an important day as more than 1.55 crore voters will decide the future of Delhi.
"On February 5, 1 crore 55 lakh 24 thousand 858 voters will cast their votes to build a new Delhi, a better Delhi, and a beautiful Delhi," he said.
Sachdeva exuded confidence that the result on February 8 would pave the way for a "double-engine government" of the BJP in Delhi under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Avoid Offering Freebies That Can Hit State's Fiscal Health: Poll Body Chief
Admitting that some states are unable to pay salaries due to the heavy cost of freebies promised during campaigning, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said the Election Commission of India's hands is tied on the issue of "freebies".
"Welcome Election Commission Of India's Announcement": JP Nadda
Union Health Minister and BJP chief, JP Nadda said, "I urge the people of Delhi to choose a government that focuses on improving the standard of living, combating corruption, reducing pollution and providing quality services to make everyday life easier.
"Under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi, the BJP government has been continuously working towards the comprehensive development of Delhi and will further our efforts to turn the dream of a 'Viksit Delhi' into a reality."
Delhi Elections 2025: Schedule For Single Phase Polls
Delhi To Vote On February 5, Counting On February 8
Delhi to vote in a single-phase election on February 5. The votes will be counted on February 8.
Delhi elections: Over 13,000 Polling Stations In Delhi, Says Poll Body Chief
There are over 13,000 polling stations in Delhi for the 2025 assembly elections, said Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.
He also said they have assured minimum facilities for a smooth voting process.
Election Commission of India Says Country Will Soon Set Record Of 1 Billion Voters
"Electoral rolls were released yesterday. We are crossing 99 crore voters... We are going to be a nation of one billion voters very soon, which will be another record in voting," Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said.
Election date in Delhi 2025: Political Parties Involved At Every Stage Of Voter List Preparation, Says Poll Body
"Political parties involved at each and every stage of voter list preparation with full disclosure and opportunity to object," said Mr Kumar.
Delhi Elections 2025: Voter Turnout Manipulation An "Impossibility", Says Poll Body Chief Rajiv Kumar
"Voter turnout manipulation is an impossibility," said CEC Rajiv Kumar.
Election 2025: Poll Body On EVMs' "Test Of Judicial Scrutiny"
The Election Commission has shared an image showing the EVMs' "test of judicial scrutiny", saying the courts have "reposed trust" in the electronic voting machines on 42 different occasions.
Test of judicial scrutiny passed - every single time!
— Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) January 7, 2025
Highest Courts have reposed trust in #EVM on 42 different occasions.
“National Pride”, “Not hackable”, “Rigging an impossibility”, “Tampering allegations baseless”.
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Election 2025: "EVMs Undergo Scrutiny At Every Stage," Says Poll Body Chief
"EVMs undergo scrutiny at every stage," said Mr Kumar while calling tampering allegations "baseless".
Delhi Assembly Polls 2025 Date: Poll Body Chief On Electoral Rolls Row
"Due process is followed in deletions or additions of names in electoral rolls," said poll body chief.
"Canards being spread about wrongful additions or deletions in electoral rolls to target particular groups," Mr Kumar said.
Election 2025: 15 Parties Emerged As Single Largest In 30 States, UTs Since 2020, Says Poll Body
"15 different parties have emerged as the single largest across 30 States/UTs elections since the Bihar assembly elections in 2020," Mr Kumar said.
Delhi Elections 2025: Poll Body Chief On Concerns Over EVM, Voter Turnout
Mr Kumar highlighted concerns raised on various aspects including electoral roll manipulation, EVM, voter turnout and counting.
He said that they have provided answers in written and in-person.
Election 2025: "'Dilli Dil Se Vote Karegi," Says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has expressed confidence that Delhi will vote 'dil se' (by heart).
Delhi Assembly Polls 2025 Date: "Created Many Records In 2024 Elections," Says Poll Body Chief
"We created many records during elections in 2024," Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said at the press conference.
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 Date: Poll Body Begins Press Conference
The Election Commission has started the press conference to announce the schedule for polls to the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 Date Announcement: Schedule To Be Released Shortly
The Election Commission will shortly release the schedule for polls to the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
'Phir Layenge Kejriwal': Arvind Kejriwal Launches Campaign Song For Delhi Polls
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday released the party's campaign song for the Delhi Assembly elections, the schedule for which is expected to be announced later in the day.
Delhi Elections 2025: "People Will Elect Arvind Kejriwal Again," Says AAP's Priyanka Kakkar
AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar has expressed confidence that Arvind Kejriwal will be re-elected as Delhi chief minister for a fourth straight term.
Speaking to ANI, Ms Kakkar said, "AAP is ready to go into the election. We have the chief ministerial face, and we have declared all 70 candidates. Contrary to that, the BJP and Congress aren't prepared. We hope that the Election Commission will conduct a free and fair election. The people will elect Arvind Kejriwal for the fourth time."
Election 2025: "Anti-Incumbency Against AAP In Delhi," Says Congress' Alka Lamba
As the Election Commission gears up to announce the dates for the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, Congress leader Alka Lamba has said that there was anti-incumbency against the AAP government in the national capital.
She said that people have witnessed the governance for a decade and they have compared the works done under former Chief Minister and Congress leader Sheila Dikshit and others who followed.
People will vote for Congress this time, Ms Lamba, who is her party's candidate from the Kalkaji Assembly constituency against Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi, told ANI.
Delhi Assembly Polls 2025 Date: Delhi BJP Chief Attacks AAP Ahead Of Poll Schedule
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Delhi unit chief Virendraa Sachdeva has attacked the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party ahead of the poll schedule announcement.
"The people are also waiting to get the dates on which they would be free from this 'AAPda' government," he told the news agency ANI.
#WATCH दिल्ली: चुनाव आयोग द्वारा आज दिल्ली विधानसभा चुनाव की घोषणा किए जाने को लेकर दिल्ली भाजपा अध्यक्ष वीरेंद्र सचदेवा ने कहा, "दिल्ली की जनता भी उस तारीख का बेसब्री से इंतजार कर रही है, जब उन्हें इस 'आपदा' वाली सरकार से मुक्ति मिलेगी। दिल्ली की आम आदमी पार्टी सरकार ने दिल्ली… pic.twitter.com/Mgsc6Xo9GB
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 7, 2025
Election 2025: AAP vs BJP vs Congress In Delhi
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is eyeing for a third consecutive term, while the BJP has gone all out to turn the tables.
Also in the fight is the Congress, which is going solo and targeting both the BJP and the AAP, which was its ally during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Delhi Elections 2025: Capital Usually Sees Polls In Single Phase
The national capital has traditionally seen assembly polls in a single phase. In 2020, the elections in Delhi were held on February 8.
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 Date Announcement: Schedule To Be Released Shortly
The schedule for polls to the Delhi Legislative Assembly will be released shortly by the Election Commission.
The poll body has convened a press conference at 2 pm to announce the schedule.
The term of the 70-member Assembly ends on February 23, and elections have to be held before that to constitute a new House.
