Tue Feb 04 15:31:20 IST 2025: ## Delhi Braces for Triangular Fight in 2025 Assembly Elections

**New Delhi, February 4** – Delhi is poised for a high-stakes three-way battle in tomorrow’s Assembly elections, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Congress vying for power. The mandatory 48-hour silence period has begun after a heated campaign marked by fierce accusations and counter-accusations.

Over 1.56 crore voters will cast their ballots across 13,766 polling stations, with robust security measures in place including deployment of paramilitary forces, home guards, and Delhi Police personnel. Vote counting is scheduled for February 8.

The campaign saw AAP and BJP engage in a war of words. Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of corruption, while Kejriwal criticized the BJP’s Union Budget, suggesting it was a response to electoral setbacks and predicting further concessions if the BJP loses in Delhi. Congress also joined the fray, criticizing Kejriwal’s ambitious election predictions.

Allegations of violence and intimidation marred the campaign’s final days. AAP leaders accused the Election Commission (EC) and Delhi Police of bias, alleging inaction against BJP’s alleged hooliganism while targeting AAP members. FIRs were filed against AAP candidates, prompting accusations of a compromised electoral process. Even Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray urged for vigilance against potential voter fraud.

The BJP received backing from the RSS during its campaign, aiming to break its nearly three-decade-long absence from power in Delhi. The election featured diverse campaign strategies and a wide range of issues, from infrastructure to accusations of corruption and personal attacks. The EC implemented various measures to improve accessibility and voter engagement, including specialized polling stations. The outcome of this fiercely contested election remains uncertain.

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