The counting of votes for the much-anticipated Delhi Assembly Election 2025 begins today, marking the final phase of a high-stakes battle between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Indian National Congress (INC). A total of 699 candidates contested across 70 constituencies in the national capital.
As counting progresses, the fate of Delhi’s governance will soon be decided.
What’s at stake?
AAP seeks a third consecutive term, banking on its governance model.
BJP hopes to end AAP’s reign, capitalising on anti-incumbency factors.
Congress fights for survival, with an eye on reclaiming lost ground.
Exit Polls: BJP gaining ground?
Exit polls released on February 7, 2025, indicate a stronger showing for BJP, with AAP expected to fall short of a clear majority. Congress, meanwhile, is projected to win 1-2 seats, as per most exit polls.
Counting process and schedule
Counting begins at 8 AM at 19 counting centres across 11 districts in the city. Early trends will be visible by 9 AM, with final results expected by late evening.
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The Election Commission and security agencies will be constantly monitoring the process to ensure fairness.
Key constituencies and prominent battles
Several high-profile leaders are in the fray, making for intense electoral battles.
New Delhi – The power seat
Arvind Kejriwal (AAP) vs. Parvesh Verma (BJP) vs. Sandeep Dikshit (Congress)
Arvind Kejriwal is up against former MP Parvesh Verma, son of former CM Sahib Singh Verma. Congress has fielded former MP Sandeep Dikshit, son of former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
Jangpura – Sisodia’s comeback bid
Manish Sisodia (AAP) vs. Tarvinder Singh Marwah (BJP) vs. Farhad Suri (Congress)
After legal troubles, Manish Sisodia returns to politics, contesting from Jangpura instead of his previous Patparganj seat.
Malviya Nagar – High-profile clash
Somnath Bharti (AAP) vs. Satish Upadhyay (BJP) vs. Jitendra Kumar Kochar (Congress)
Sitting MLA Somnath Bharti faces BJP leader Satish Upadhyay and Congress’s Jitendra Kumar Kochar in South Delhi’s key constituency.
Rohini – BJP’s stronghold
Pradeep Mittal (AAP) vs. Vijender Gupta (BJP)
BJP’s Vijender Gupta, a two-time MLA, is looking to retain his seat against AAP’s Pradeep Mittal.
Ballimaran – A three-way contest
Imran Hussain (AAP) vs. Kamal Bagri (BJP) vs. Haroon Yusuf (Congress)
Congress veteran Haroon Yusuf aims for a comeback against Imran Hussain (AAP) and Kamal Bagri (BJP).
Kalkaji – AAP faces a tough fight
Atishi (AAP) vs. Ramesh Bidhuri (BJP) vs. Alka Lamba (Congress)
Delhi CM and sitting MLA Atishi is up against BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri and Congress’s Alka Lamba, a former AAP leader.
Patparganj – A new face for AAP
Awadh Ojha (AAP) vs. Ravinder Singh Negi (BJP) vs. Anil Chaudhary (Congress)
With Manish Sisodia shifting to Jangpura, AAP’s Awadh Ojha is in the fray, facing BJP’s Ravinder Singh Negi and Congress’s Anil Chaudhary.
Shakur Basti – Crucial for AAP
Satyendar Jain (AAP) vs. Karnail Singh (BJP) vs. Satish Luthra (Congress)
Former minister Satyendar Jain contests against BJP’s Karnail Singh and Congress’s Satish Luthra in this crucial North Delhi seat.
Okhla – AAP vs. Congress showdown
Amanatullah Khan (AAP) vs. Manish Chaudhry (BJP) vs. Ariba Khan (Congress)
AAP’s Amanatullah Khan faces Congress’s Ariba Khan, daughter of former Congress MLA Asif Mohammad Khan, and BJP’s Manish Chaudhry.
Delhi’s voter demographics
According to the final electoral roll released in January 2025, Delhi has 1,55,24,858 registered voters, including male voters: 83,49,645, female voters: 71,73,952, and third-gender voters: 1,261.
Voter turnout and election overview
The polling was conducted in a single phase on February 5, recording a voter turnout of 60.54%, lower than the Assembly polls conducted in 2020.
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Delhi witnessed a drop in the voting pattern since 2015. The turnout in the 2020 Delhi Assembly election stood at 62.59%, 4.65% lower than 67.47% in 2015 and 58.69% in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the highest turnout was recorded in the North East district, which saw 66.25% polling, while the South East district recorded the lowest turnout at 56.40%. The voter turnout was recorded as 59.12% in Central Delhi, 62.49% in East, 57.23% in New Delhi, 59.61% in North, 66.25% in North East, 60.71% in North West, 63.99% in Shahdara, 58.20% in South, 61.33% in South West, and 60.98% in West.
Among the constituencies, North East Delhi’s Mustafabad had the highest turnout at 69.01%, while Mehrauli in South West Delhi recorded the lowest turnout at 53.02%.
According to the voter turnout data, the turnout was recorded as 56.43% in Adarsh Nagar, 59.47% in Ambedkar Nagar, 65.86% in Babarpur, 56.93% in Badarpur, 63.03% in Badli, 63.90% in Ballimaran, 59.46% in Bawana, 61.13% in Bijwasan, 59.48% in Burari, 55.96% in Chandni Chowk, 62.79% in Chhatarpur, 59.36% in Delhi Cantt, 59.58% in Deoli, 61.96% in Dwarka, 61.01% in Gandhi Nagar, 61.03% in Ghonda, 68.29% in Gokalpuri, 54.92% in Greater Kailash, 60.74% in Hari Nagar, 62.65% in Janakpuri, 57.49% in Jangpura, 54.59% in Kalkaji, 64.40% in Karawal Nagar, 54.55% in Karol Bagh, 54.15% in Kasturba Nagar, 62.39% in Kirari, 62.97% in Kondli, 64.04% in Krishna Nagar, 60.87% in Laxmi Nagar, 63.28% in Madipur, and 54.07% in Malviya Nagar.
Security measures
The Election Commission has deployed 40,000 security personnel, including paramilitary forces and Delhi Police, to prevent any disturbances.
Prohibitory orders (Section 144) have been enforced outside counting centres.
Political parties have set up war rooms to track real-time updates.
Past results: Will AAP retain power?
AAP has been the dominant political force in Delhi for the past ten years. In the 2020 elections, it won 62 out of 70 seats, while BJP secured 8, and Congress drew a blank for the second consecutive time.
In 2015, AAP had an even bigger victory, winning 67 seats, leaving BJP with 3 and Congress with none. The key question this time: Will AAP retain its stronghold, or will BJP stage a comeback?
