Delhi Elections 2025 Voting Highlights: AAP rejects exit polls results, says pollsters have ‘historically’ underestimated its performance

AAP candidate from Okhla assembly seat, Amanatullah Khan told PTI, "Deliberately, they have slowed down the voting process, and barricades have been placed at various locations. The fewer the votes, the more beneficial it will be for BJP."

After casting vote, AAP candidate from Rajendra Nagar Durgesh Pathak told PTI, "Everyone should come out of their homes to vote for the party that truly works for them. Do not give your vote to the party that only engages in empty rhetoric and fights. Speaking about Rajendra Nagar, the atmosphere here is very positive.”

Police force was deployed in large numbers outside a polling booth in Seelampur after the BJP alleged fake votes were being cast. Commenting on the development, Delhi Police said the situation is under control and allegations have not been substantiated; party leaders have left the spot.

Ritika Mishra, who works for finance sector, a resident of Laxmi Nagar says, "After AAP, other parties are also promising freebies this time. But as a tax payer, I want at least something in return be it in terms of better infrastructure, street light or safety of women. Yamuna is polluted. AAP has only taken our money and given it to other sections and that also they did not do properly. In Laxmi Nagar, there is no space for walking. There is encroachment going on and nobody is moving."

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After casting vote, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi wrote in a post on X, "My dear Delhiites! Today is the day to use the power given to you by the Constitution and decide your future for the next five years. Your one vote will make you and your Delhi stronger. Use your right after thinking well and definitely cast your vote."

Annaveli, 65, a resident of Trilokpuri, 22 block says, "I am getting pension but most of the time it gets delayed. Otherwise, I don't know if I will get till the next time. I just want the party that comes to power to work for people."

Poongavanam says, "I think after Indira Gandhi, neither the Prime Minister nor the Chief Minister has done anything in Delhi for the poor. She gave us houses here. After that, AAP is just giving promises but they are not delivering it. Mere electricity subsidy will not work."

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, along with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar, arrives at a polling booth in CPWD Service Centre in North Avenue to cast vote, as seen in a video posted by news agency ANI.

Leaders across the party lines are appealing voters to exercise their franchise. Till 9 am, Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 8.1%.

BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj told PTI, "I request the people of Delhi to vote for a 'Viksit Delhi' of Viksit Bharat'. Please come out and vote."

Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi said, "I am feeling great to vote in Delhi after a long time. My vote was in Jodhpur, but I have now got it transferred to Delhi. Voting is going smoothly and voters are being received with respect and honour at polling booths. Right to vote is the biggest right in Constitution. I congratulate all the organisations, staff who will be working for 12 hours. I believe that the voter of Delhi is mature. I hope that the Congress will perform shockingly well."

“I appeal to the voters to come out of their homes and cast their vote for a better future, better education, health, and other facilities. Voters of Delhi are smart,” AAP MP Raghav Chadha said.

Extending support for the Congress party , former MP JP Aggarwal told PTI, "I have a lot of memories of here. My father fought election here, I fought 12 elections form here. People trust, respect us, we have a heart-to-heart connect with people. No road is clean, sewer water is coming in drinking water supply. There is no new project. Delhi is at the place where we left. No new school, hospital was made. People of Delhi need Congress. People are remembering the times of Congress."

Till 9 am, voter turnout stood at 8.1% across 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi. Northeast Delhi recorded the highest voter turnout at 10.70% and Central Delhi recorded the lowest at 6.67%.

CENTRAL DELHI-6.67%

EAST DELHI-8:21%

NEW DELHI-6.51%

NORTH DELHI-7.12%

NORTH EAST DELHI-10.70%

NORTH WEST DELHI-7.66%

SHAHDARA-8.92%

SOUTH DELHI-8.43%

SOUTH EAST DELHI-8.36%

SOUTH WEST DELHI-9.34%

WEST DELHI-6.76%

The Delhi Police Tuesday booked Aap Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amantullah Khan and his supporters for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct in the Capital’s Jamia Nagar area ahead of Wednesday's poll.

According to a police officer, the Okhla MLA and a few party workers were campaigning at about 1 am. When the police officers inquired and objected to the gathering, an argument broke out between them, the officer said. 

A video clip circulating on social media shows Khan arguing with the policemen. 

The police have registered the First Information Report (FIR) under sections 223 and 3/5 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Section 126 of the Representation of People Act, which prohibits public meetings during 48 hours ending with an hour fixed for the conclusion of polls.

Further probe is underway, the officer added.

Tanasvi, 22, a voter told The Indian Express, "I have cast my vote for the second time...This time, I have voted for change and better facility. In the last ten years, our current government did not do anything for the people. You promised to give free water but when you open the tap, it's only muddy water that comes. As a youngster, I feel I don't want free things but I want quality-- clean water, better roads, safety for women, street lights on the road. A large number of areas and main roads don't have working streetlights."

Appealing voters to exercise their franchise, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi wrote in a post on X, "Today's election in Delhi is not just an election, it is a religious war. This is a battle between good and evil. It's a battle between work and hooliganism. I appeal to all the people of Delhi to cast their vote. Vote for work, vote for goodness. Truth will prevail."

Security has been beefed up across polling booths in Delhi as voting is underway. About 3,000 polling booths have been identified as sensitive, with special security arrangements, including drone surveillance, at some locations. Ramping up security, Delhi Police has stationed additional forces at sensitive booths, with Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) deployed to maintain law and order.

Special arrangements have been made for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, with 733 polling stations designated for accessibility. The Election Commission has set up a Queue Management System (QMS) app, allowing voters to monitor crowd levels in real time. As many as 6,980 out of 7,553 eligible voters under the home voting facility have already cast their ballots.

As the high-stake election is underway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to cast their votes. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Voting for all the seats in the Delhi Assembly elections will be held today. I urge the voters here to participate in this festival of democracy with full enthusiasm and cast their valuable vote. On this occasion, my special wishes to all the young friends who are going to vote for the first time. Remember - first vote, then refreshment!"

Polling has begun across 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi. Voters have started arriving at polling booths to exercise their franchise. Braving the cold, many are seen queuing up at Aryan Public School in Brahmpuri to cast their votes, as shown in a video shared by news agency PTI on X.

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After high-octane campaigns by the AAP, BJP, and Congress, voting for 70 Assembly constituency seats will begin in Delhi soon. Following the 10-year rule of Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP and fierce campaigning by the BJP and Congress, one needs to wait to watch for the people's verdict. The exit poll results will be out today. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the polls.