Wed Feb 05 13:57:45 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Records 57% Voter Turnout in 2025 Assembly Elections Amidst Allegations and Clashes

**New Delhi, February 5, 2025** – Delhi concluded its Assembly elections today with a voter turnout of 57% by 5 pm, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). While the North-East Delhi district boasted the highest turnout at 52.73%, New Delhi district recorded the lowest at 43.1%. Significant variations were also seen across individual constituencies, with Babarpur (51.74%) significantly higher than Karol Bagh (39%) by 3 pm.

Prominent figures including President Droupadi Murmu, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi were among the early voters. The day, however, wasn’t without incident.

Several allegations of bogus voting marred the process. A BJP candidate in Seelampur accused AAP and Congress of bringing in hundreds of fake voters from Uttar Pradesh, leading to protests and clashes between party workers. Delhi Police reported detaining two individuals on suspicion of bogus voting and stated that the situation was under control. Another incident involved a complaint of police coercion at a Sainik Vihar polling booth, which the District Election Office North Delhi swiftly refuted.

The elections saw a high-stakes contest between the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Exit polls, released later in the evening, suggested a tight race, with varying predictions on the final seat count for both parties. The Congress, aiming for a comeback after 15 years out of power, also participated.

Throughout the day, various political leaders appealed for high voter participation. While some, like Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut, expressed support for AAP, others like BJP MLA Vijender Gupta emphasized the need to restore Delhi. Congress leader Robert Vadra criticized AAP’s performance, while AAP leaders expressed confidence in their party’s victory.

The counting of votes is scheduled for February 8th. The outcome will determine the future of Delhi’s governance and the fate of the key players in this fiercely contested election.

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