New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections 2025. Polling will be held on February 5, 2025, and the counting of votes will take place on February 8, 2025. The announcement sets the stage for a high-stakes political contest in the national capital.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), under the leadership of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, is aiming to secure a fourth consecutive term. The party's remarkable dominance in the 2020 elections, where it won 62 of the 70 Assembly seats, poses a formidable challenge for its rivals.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which won 8 seats in the previous election, is banking on its national leadership and development agenda to sway voters. Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress is striving to regain its foothold in Delhi politics, having been out of power in the state for over a decade.
The ECI has urged political parties to focus on responsible campaigning, cautioning against promises of unsustainable freebies that could strain the state's finances. With the announcement of the election date, political activities have intensified, with parties unveiling their strategies, candidates, and manifestos to appeal to the electorate.
As Delhi braces for another round of electoral battle, the upcoming polls will test the popularity and policies of the incumbent AAP government against the aspirations of its challengers.
