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This is an archive article published on January 12, 2015

Delhi Assembly elections on February 7; Narendra Modi faces biggest popularity test

New Delhi has been under President's rule for almost a year after AAP quit power after 49 days.

Delhi assembly elections, delhi elections, delhi polls, kejriwal, modi Delhi elections will be a big popularity test for Narendra Modi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will face a test of his popularity next month as Delhi goes to the polls amid concerns over corruption and rising prices on February seven.

New Delhi has been under President’s rule for almost a year after the anti-corruption Aam Aadmi Party made a stunning electoral debut to take power, only to give it up 49 days later.

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The party’s tenure was dominated by public sit-ins, conflicts with electricity and water agencies and a power struggle with the federal government.

The election in New Delhi is likely to be three-way contest between Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress party.

The outcome of the Feb. 7 election will be announced three days later, the Election Commission of India said.

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