Delhi polls HIGHLIGHTS | Polling ends, 55% turnout recorded

Voting for the Assembly elections in Delhi has ended. Till 6.30 pm around 55% votes have been registered.
A voter at a polling station during the Delhi assembly elections in New Delhi. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)
A voter at a polling station during the Delhi assembly elections in New Delhi. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)

Voting for the Assembly elections in Delhi has ended. Till 6.30 pm around 55% votes have been registered.

The voter turnout in the national capital, which was slow till 3 p.m., picked up the momentum in the last few hours and reached 54.65 per cent by six p.m. on Saturday.

While the turnout was only 15.69 per cent till noon, it remained slow till 3 p.m. when it only reached 30.11 per cent.

According to the Election Commission, the turnout at 6 p.m. was 54.65 per cent.

The turnout at all the 11 districts crossed the half-way mark, with North East Delhi witnessing highest turnout at 62.75 per cent.

Long queues could still be seen outside several polling booths, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party urging the Delhi CEO to let those in queue cast their votes.

The fate of 672 candidates in 70 assembly constituencies has been sealed. We will have to wait till February 11th to find out whether Arvind Kejriwal will retain power in Delhi or the national parties (BJP and Congress) will end up springing a surprise.

Counting to begin at 8 am

Counting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi to begin at 8 am.

What Delhi polling body CEO has to say about elections

"I am happy that everything is moving smoothly. I urge all to come out and vote. This is the festival of democracy. One should vote for the best candidate. Pick and drop services are there for the old and disabled voters. Everyone is doing a wonderful job. I am very happy now," Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ranbir Singh remarked after casting his vote at polling booth in Jangpura.

Advani casts vote

Exit polls on Delhi will go wrong: Congress candidate

"In Harayana elections, all exit polls were giving two-three seats. But we got 31 seats. Same will happen in Delhi. Development in the city is at standstill. Roads are in bad shape. Pollution was highest ever. The court had to make observation that the city has transformed into a gas chamber." said Haroon Yusuf, Congress candidate from Ballimaran seat. The constituency was a Congress stronghold but the lost it to AAP in 2013 and 2015.

What happened exactly with Alka Lamba?

Someone misbehaved with the Congress candidate at Majnu Ka Teela. He was constantly asking who the father of Lamba's son. She is a single mother.

Vote for BJP if Delhi has to be saved from becoming 'Islamic state': Giriraj Singh's shocker

"Shaheen Bagh supporters have come out to vote for Kejriwal. My appeal to the people of Delhi is that if Shaheen Bagh has to be stopped... if Delhi has to be saved from becoming an Islamic state, then go out and vote for the BJP," the Union Minister tweeted.

Clash breaks out between Congress, AAP workers

More details about the polling officer's death

Udham Singh, a teacher, was deployed at polling station in MCD primary school in Babarpur as a polling officer. Around 6.30 am he was taken to GTB hospital after complaining of chest pain and uneasiness, where he was declared dead. Police suspect natural death. Body has been sent for postmortem examination.

Enthusiastic groom and family comes to vote

Latest update from the Muslim-populated constituencies

People throng polling booths in Muslim-populated constituencies early morning like Shaheen Bagh, Bara Hindu Rao, Lal Quan, And Jama Masjid. 10-15 per cent voter turnout recorded so far.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves after casting his vote

Latest poll percentage

16.36 per cent polling recorded till 11 a.m .

Sonia Gandhi, daughter Priyanka reach to cast their votes

Delhi is voting on issues including Shaheen Bagh: RSS leader Ram Lal

"Those who did not want to show papers, will have to do that for casting their votes. The mindset of those who do not want to show papers will be defeated today. Delhi can be developed by the party which is aligned with the Centre, and not by those who keep fighting with the Centre. only BJP can develop Delhi. People are voting for nationalism in this Delhi election and not for water, electricity and other mundane issues," he said.

Manmohan Singh, wife cast votes

Here is what a senior citizen from Delhi has to say about the voting in the national capital

“I feel those who worked are getting the votes... Now people have realised...earlier people were lazy to vote but now they are coming out happily- sick and old are showing up. Earlier rickshaws were sent to get people but now enthusiasm is different,” says 70-year-old Nawab Pehelwan, a farmer from Okhla Village.

Oldest voter of Delhi exercises her franchise

Here is what Manoj Tiwary has to say about Delhi elections

'My mother came from Banaras a week ago just to be with me on the voting day. When I have the blessings of my mother all will be good... I think we will win 50 plus seats and form the government in Delhi. The lotus will bloom here,' the Delhi BJP chief said.

Kejriwal sought blessings of his parents before casting his vote

Scene outside polling booth in Jamia Nagar

More updates on the death of the polling officer

Election officer Udham Singh who was deployed at a polling booth in Babarpur Primary School in Northeast Delhi died after suffering a heart attack.

President Ram Nath Kovind, wife cast votes

Here is what voters are saying

"The woes of tenants in Delhi do not end. I relocated to Delhi from West Bengal almost 10 years back. At a personal level, it does not matter much which government is elected," said Anima, who works at a small-scale salon.

"Housing for the homeless should be a priority for the next government. There has been significant work in the other civic spheres in the last few years," said Gurhirat, a teacher.

Latest views from Shakarpur polling booth

Poll officer dies while on duty

An election officer deployed at a polling booth in Babarpur Primary School in Northeast Delhi has died.

Delhi Deputy CM casts his vote

Urge all young voters to come out to vote: Delhi CM

"Voted along with my family, including my first-time voter son. Urge all young voters to come out to vote. Your participation strengthens democracy. I appeal to all, specially to the women, to cast their votes today. I am hopeful that people of Delhi will vote on the basis of the work done. I am hopeful that Aam Aadmi Party will come back to power for the third time," Kejriwal said after casting his vote.

Slow start to Delhi elections in terms of voter turnouts

Voting till 9 am is 4.33 per cent

Kejriwal, family cast votes

Delhi will become the best capital of the world under BJP rule: Amit Shah

"By giving Delhi clean air, clean drinking water and house to every poor, Delhi will become the best capital of the world and that can be done only by a government with far-sighted thinking and strong intention. I appeal to the people of Delhi to vote to free Delhi from lies and vote bank politics," Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who campaigned extensively in the national capital for the Assembly polls, tweeted in Hindi.

AAP candidate Raghav Chadha casts his vote

Former cricketer and BJP lawmaker Gautam Gambhir urges the first time voters to vote

"Voting is not only our right. It's our power. I urge every Delhiite and especially the youth and first-time voters to go and use their right to vote and participate in the biggest festival of democracy. #DelhiElections2020," the East Delhi MP tweeted.

Meenakshi Lekhi casts her vote

Will win more than 50 seats in Delhi: BL Santosh

"Since 8 a.m. over 50 people were standing in line with me. The people of Delhi have come out to vote on the issue of development and security. In Delhi, BJP is going to form the government by winning more than 50 seats," the BJP General Secretary said after casting his vote at a booth in Delhi's Nirman Bhavan.

Hamid Ansari, RSS' Ram Lal arrive to cast votes

Second EVM malfunctioning reported in national capital

After Yamuna Vihar, now EVM is also not functioning at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya booth number 114, New Delhi constituency.

Congress candidate and former AAP leader Alka Lamba casts her vote

Khattar exudes confidence over BJP's victory in national capital

The Haryana Chief Minister said, "We would form the next government in Delhi with a comfortable victory."

Voting yet to start in Yamuna Vihar

Voting has not yet begun at C10 block booth in Yamuna Vihar due to a technical issue in the EVM. Election Commission's technical team is at the spot.

Delhi L-G, wife cast their votes

Trade body CAIT extends its support to BJP

"15,00,000 businessmen from Delhi and employees working under them will vote in favor of BJP on Saturday. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has not done anything for the traders in the last five years. We struggled with sealing and Kejriwal kept quiet. We kept fighting the e-commerce and he kept quiet. Central government led by the BJP has made a lot of adjustments in the master plan to help us with e-commerce. The government took a very tough stance on our suggestion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the National Traders Welfare Board, he gave the pension to traders and solved other problems. The businessmen of Delhi along with their family will vote in favor of BJP," said Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary-General of Confederation of All India Traders.

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan arrives at Krishna Nagar constituency to cast his vote

Prakash Javadekar expresses confidence about BJP's chances in the national capital

"Since morning, people of Delhi are going out to vote. I am confident that Delhi will bring a change in the State government and make BJP win because there is a need to bring sustainable development in Delhi just like PM Modi has brought across the country," said the Union Minister.

Modi urges Delhiites to cast their votes

"Urging the people of Delhi, especially my young friends, to vote in record numbers," the Prime Minister said.

Latest scene from a polling booth near Shaheen Bagh, the epicentre of the anti-CAA protests across country

JP Nadda urges voters to come out in large numbers and exercise their franchise

"Each vote of you is important for the unity and integrity of the country and holistic development of Delhi. Your vote only will be script the golden future of Delhi.'Pehle Matdan, Phir Jalpan'. Jai Hind," the BJP chief tweeted.

Foreign Minister Jaishankar cast his vote

Delhi will vote for better education: Manish Sisodia

The Delhi Deputy CM and Aam Aadmi Party candidate from Patparganj Assembly constituency at Mayur Vihar Phase II said, "Today, people of Delhi will vote for better education and future for their children". BJP has fielded Ravi Negi from the constituency.

BJP MP Parvesh Verma, who was banned twice by EC From campaigning in national capital, votes

Must go to vote: AAP chief and Delhi CM Kejriwalto Delhi voters

"Special appeal to all women. Just as you bear the responsibility of home, so is the responsibility of the country and Delhi. All of you ladies must go to vote and also take the men of your house. Make sure to discuss with men that it is right to vote," he said.

BJP candidate expresses confidence about saffron party coming into power in national capital

Meet the prominent candidates in the fray

Prominent candidates in the fray include Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia, Atishi and Raghav Chadha of the AAP; four former mayors -- Azad Singh, Yogender Chandolia, Ravinder Gupta and Khushi Ram -- of the BJP; and Shivani Chopra, daughter of Delhi Congress president Subhash Chopra.

Voters arrive at polling stations

Quick data on the voters deciding the future of national capital

There are over 81 lakh male voters, 66.80 lakh female voters, and 869 third-gender voters. Around 2.33 lakh voters are in the age group of 18-19, 2.04 lakh voters are senior citizens aged 80, while there are 11,608 service voters, according to officials.

BJP leader Ram Madhav spotted at a polling booth in Karol Bagh

Tight vigil in sensitive areas across the national capital

Police and paramilitary personnel keeping an 'extra vigil' in sensitive areas like Shaheen Bagh, Jamia Nagar and Seelampuri.

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On a sit-in for over a month against the Citizenship Amendment Act, women protesters at Shaheen Bagh voted in batches on Saturday so that the agitation remains unaffected. (READ MORE)

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Kejriwal's constituency records low voter turnout till 4 pm

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Police, paramilitary personnel conduct flag marches in east, northeast Delhi

Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel conducted flag marches in sensitive areas in the northeast and east Delhi during polling on Saturday. Flag marches were conducted in Brij Puri, Kalyanpuri, Trilokpuri, Seemapuri, Khajuri Khass, Jaffrabad, Mustafabad, Krishna Nagar and Mayur Vihar in northeast Delhi, Shahdara and other east Delhi areas.

Senior CPM leader Prakash Karat cast his vote at Sanchar Bhawan

Delhi Traffic Alert

Traffic movement will remain closed after 05 PM Today on Muni Maya Ram Marg near Guru Nanak Dev Institute of Technology (both carriageways) due to depositing of EVM at counting center: Delhi Traffic Police

Observer and Election team felicitating centenarian voters

Delhi Traffic Alert

Traffic will remain heavy after 04 PM Today from Bhopura border to Wazirabad road & Apsara Border to Gagan cinema road due to depositing of EVM at Nand Nagri: Delhi Traffic Police

Several roads to be blocked from 5 pm till late night for deposition of EVM at counting centers

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BJP's controversial MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma is at it again. On polling day on Saturday, he alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party is arranging biryani for Shaheen Bagh protesters and as a quid pro quo, they are voting for the AAP. (READ MORE)

Shout 'jai shri ram' and vote for 'deshbhakt' party: BJP MP Parvesh Verma

Latest voting figures

Meenakshi Lekhi, Varun Gandhi cast votes in Delhi

BJP MPs Meenakshi Lekhi and Varun Gandhi exercised their franchise in central Delhi's Nirman Bhavan polling booth.

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Priyanka and Robert Bhadra's son speaks after casting his vote

"It was a nice feeling to take part in the democratic process. Everyone should exercise their right to vote; I think everyone should have access to public transport and it should be subsidized for students," said Raihan Rajiv Vadra.

Priyanka Gandhi, Robert Vadra and Rihaan Vadra on their way to cast vote

What Muslims in Delhi have to speak about the Assembly polls

Alka Lamba speaks about the clash between her, AAP worker

"As soon as I came out from polling booth I saw son of AAP candidate arguing with the police over getting admission inside polling booth. At that moment, an AAP worker Harmesh used abusive language against me. Thank the police who arrested him immediately," said the Congress candidate.

Latest voting figures

26.36 polling recorded till 1 PM

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