Sat Feb 08 12:19:39 UTC 2025: ## AAP and BJP Vie for Power in Delhi Assembly Elections; Initial Trends Show Close Race

**New Delhi, [Date]** – The counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly Elections is underway, with a close contest emerging between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Early trends, however, are fluctuating. 699 candidates contested across 70 constituencies.

As of 9:00 am, according to India Today, the BJP has won 8 seats and is leading in 48, while AAP has secured 8 seats and is trailing with a lead in 21. Other sources report different numbers throughout the morning. (Note: These figures are based on initial, rapidly changing trends and are subject to revision as counting progresses).

Key figures contesting include Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (AAP), Manish Sisodia (AAP), and Atishi (AAP) for AAP; and Parvesh Verma (BJP) for BJP. The Congress is also a significant player.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) began counting at 8:00 am, starting with postal ballots. Results are being updated in real-time on results.eic.gov.in. Several news outlets are providing live updates and projections throughout the day, although discrepancies are emerging in early reporting. This high-stakes election has generated significant interest, with keen focus on key constituencies such as New Delhi, Kalkaji, Patparganj, Okhla, and Greater Kailash. The final results are expected later today.

**(Note: The information about Rajiv Thakur is unrelated to the Delhi elections and has been omitted from the news article.)**

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