The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to unveil the schedule for the highly anticipated Delhi Assembly elections today. The announcement will be made during a press conference at Vigyan Bhavan at 2 PM, marking the official commencement of the election process in the national capital.
Polling Speculations
With the 70-member Assembly’s term ending on February 23, the elections must take place before then to form a new House. Delhi, known for conducting its Assembly elections in a single phase, is speculated to hold polling in the second week of February.
AAP’s Dominance in 2020
In the last Assembly elections held in 2020, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept the polls with a resounding victory, winning 62 of the 70 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed eight seats, while the Congress failed to win any. Voter turnout stood at 62.82%, reflecting a slight dip from the 2015 elections.
A Triangular Battle
The 2025 elections are expected to witness a fierce triangular contest among the AAP, BJP, and Congress:
- AAP: Led by Arvind Kejriwal, the ruling party aims for a third consecutive term, banking on its governance record and welfare schemes.
- BJP: The BJP is determined to break AAP’s dominance and capitalize on issues like infrastructure and law and order.
- Congress: Once dominant in Delhi politics, the Congress is striving to reclaim its position and revive its fortunes in the capital.
What to Expect
The Election Commission’s announcement will reveal key details such as the polling date, nomination deadlines, and counting schedule. With Delhi’s political landscape gearing up for a high-stakes battle, the coming weeks promise intense campaigning and strategic maneuvers from all three major parties.
Stay tuned for live updates from the Election Commission’s press conference later today.
