Delhi records 57.70 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm, reports Election Commission

 A voter turnout of 57.70 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the Delhi assembly polls, according to officials figures. The polling in all the 70 constituencies began at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm.

186 Pakistani Hindu refugees use right to franchise for the first time

186 Pakistani Hindu refugees who, after years of uncertainty, exercised their voting right for the first time in the Delhi Assembly polls, marking a powerful moment in their journey from statelessness to citizenship.

They all got Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

Delhi Police has ensured smooth and peaceful voting during assembly elections: Official

The Delhi Police took several steps to ensure smooth and peaceful polling during the Delhi Assembly elections, with a 46.55 per cent voter turnout recorded by 3 pm without any major incidents, an official said on Wednesday.

All police officers were actively deployed on the ground and teams responded promptly to complaints of Model Code of Conduct violations, said Special Commissioner of Police (SPN-Assembly Election) Devesh Chandra Srivastava during a press briefing at PHQ.

Delhi polls: 46.55% voter turnout till 3 pm, Northeast district records highest turnout

A voter turnout of 46.55 per cent was recorded till 3 pm on Wednesday in Delhi, where polling is underway for its 70 assembly constituencies.

Polling began at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm.

According to Election Commission (EC) data, 46.55 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise till 3 pm.

The highest turnout was recorded in the Northeast district at 52.73 per cent while the New Delhi district recorded the lowest at 43.10 per cent. Among the constituencies, Mustafabad had the highest turnout at 56.12 per cent while Karol Bagh recorded the lowest at 39.05 per cent.

AAP leader Manish Sisodia alleges BJP was distributing money openly

AAP candidate from Jangpura Manish Sisodia visited polling stations in the constituency. He said, “polling is going on smoothly, but at some places, BJP allegedly set up three tables instead of one, and money was being openly distributed. We had filed a complaint, and immediate action was taken, but such things should not happen. When the law allows only one table per polling center, why were three tables set up in one location? When I reached there, the money distribution stopped."

Delhi records 33.31% voter turnout till 1 pm, Northeast district records highest turnout

A voter turnout of 33.31 per cent was recorded till 1 pm on Wednesday in Delhi, where polling is underway for its 70 assembly constituencies. Polling began at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm.

According to Election Commission (EC) data, 33.31 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise till 1 pm. There are around 1.56 crore eligible voters in Delhi.

The highest turnout was recorded in the Northeast district at 39.51 per cent while the Central Delhi district recorded the lowest at 29.74 per cent.

East Delhi district recorded a turnout of 33.66 per cent, New Delhi 29.89 per cent, North Delhi 32.44 per cent, Northwest Delhi 33.17 per cent, Shahdara 35.81 per cent, South Delhi 32.67 per cent, Southeast Delhi 32.37 per cent, Southwest Delhi 35.44 per cent, and West Delhi 30.87 per cent.

Elderly voters turn out to exercise franchise; seek improved healthcare facilities, roads

Elderly voters, accompanied by their family members or police personnel, stepped out to exercise their franchise in the Delhi assembly polls on Wednesday.

Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal escorted his elderly parents, who were in wheelchairs, to the polling station. "My parents have been unwell but they had been excited since the morning to cast their votes. They put in all their effort to vote," he said.

Asif (83) and his 80-year-old wife Masra Asand arrived at a polling station in Shaheen Bagh with their grandchild. The wheelchair-bound couple also encouraged others to cast their votes. "Everyone is working hard to earn a living and support their families but the condition of roads and sanitation remains a major concern. These issues should be prioritised. Other than that, we are not expecting any major changes," they said.

Shaukat Ali, a 91-year-old resident of Zaffrabad in northeast Delhi, wants better healthcare facilities for the elderly. "The healthcare facilities are in a bad state. One has to stand in long queues to get treatment. People who use their contacts are preferred while the common man keeps waiting their turn," he told PTI.

In Kalkaji, 85-year-old Ram Pyari was escorted to the booth by her 62-year-old daughter Reena. Reena said, "My mother is always excited about voting. On Tuesday, she was explaining the election process to my granddaughter, who is in Class 8. Like every time, we came to vote together." Talking about the issues plaguing Delhi, she said the roads were in terrible shape and their condition was deteriorating.

"But no matter what, we make sure to vote. The garbage needs to be cleaned -- there's no point in having clean houses if, as soon as we step outside, we have to walk through open drains and piles of waste," she added.

At many places, the elderly were escorted by police personnel.

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud casts his vote

Former CJI DY Chandrachud said, "it is a big constitutional festival... be it on the national level or state level. It is important that citizens come out to vote. Our democracy is very mature, and people are cognisant of their responsibilities. They know which way to cast their vote."

Elderly and disabled voters arrive at polling booth to cast their vote

Elderly and disabled voters arrive at polling booth to cast their vote.

Voter turnout at 19.95% till 11 am, Northeast Delhi records highest at 24.87%

A voter turnout of over 19 per cent was recorded in the first four hours of the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday.

Polling began at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm.

According to Election Commission data, 19.95 per cent voters cast their votes till 11 am.

The highest voter turnout was recorded in the North East district at 24.87 per cent and Babarpur was leading among constituencies at 31.30 per cent. Central Delhi district recorded the lowest voter turnout at 16.46 per cent with only 11 per cent voters exercising their franchise in Karol Bagh constituency. East Delhi district recorded 20.03 per cent polling, New Delhi 16.80 per cent, North 18.63 per cent, Northwest 19.75 per cent, Shahdara 23.30 per cent, South 19.75 per cent, South East 19.66 per cent, South West 21.90 per cent and West 17.67 per cent, according to the data.

Delhi Cong President Devendra Yadav says, 'people are looking at Congress with great hope'

Delhi Congress President Devendra Yadav casts his vote in Samaypur. Here’s what he said: "The people of Delhi are voting for change. A major change in 2025 is inevitable. Results will be declared on the 8th (February), and I am fully confident that the people of Delhi are looking at Congress with great hope.” 

Former President Ram Nath Kovind reminds Delhiites, voting is a 'constitutional duty'

Former President Ram Nath Kovind after casting his vote says, "It is a festival of democracy for all Delhi people. I appeal to all the voters to vote, voting is our constitutional duty, and moral responsibility. By voting, we can choose our favourite representative, government. Hence, it is my request to everyone to vote."

Congress MP Sonia Gandhi arrives to cast her vote

Congress MP Sonia Gandhi arrives to cast her vote at a polling booth set up at Atal Adarsh Vidyalaya (NDMC), Lodhi Estate.

Arvind Kejriwal leaves from his residence to cast vote with wife, parents

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, along with his parents and wife, leaves from his residence to cast vote.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar queues up to cast his vote at North Avenue polling booth.

 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar queues up to cast his vote at North Avenue polling booth. 

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi casts vote with family at a polling booth in Lodhi Estate

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, husband Robert Vadra and their son cast their vote at a polling booth set up at Atal Adarsh Vidyalaya (NDMC), Lodhi Estate. They show their inked fingers after voting. 

"I appeal to everyone to come out of their homes and vote. This is the biggest right given by the Constitution. I know that people of Delhi have had enough, they are telling about issues of water, pollution, roads. If you have to find a solution, then vote.", she said after casting her vote.

CJI Sanjiv Khanna casts his vote at Nirman Bhawan polling booth

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna casts his vote at Nirman Bhawan polling booth

CPI (M) leaders Brinda Karat and Prakash Karat cast their votes

CPI (M) leaders Brinda Karat and Prakash Karat cast their votes.

AAP MP Raghav Chadha says, vote for better future, education and health

AAP MP Raghav Chadha urged 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,” he added.

Rahul Gandhi urge voters to remember who committed the biggest scam in Delhi

In a swipe at the AAP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged people of Delhi to remember while voting who committed the biggest scam in Delhi by talking about practising clean politics. The former Congress president said people's vote for his party will protect their rights, strengthen the Constitution and put Delhi back on the path of progress.

Gandhi cast his ballot in the morning in the New Delhi constituency at the Nirman Bhawan polling centre. With voting underway for the Delhi Assembly polls, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha issued an appeal to voters on X.

"My dear brothers and sisters of Delhi. I appeal to all of you to go and vote today. Your every vote for the Congress will protect your rights, strengthen the Constitution and put Delhi back on the path of progress," he said in his post in Hindi.

"While voting, remember who is responsible for polluted air, dirty water, and broken roads. Who committed the biggest scam in Delhi by talking about practising clean politics?" the former Congress chief said.