- By Nidhi Giri
- Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:03 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Voter Turnout: Delhi saw a voter turnout of 60.4 per cent for the election to 70-seat assembly in the capital. The polling for the high-stakes Delhi Election 2025 will decide the fate of three prominent political parties and 699 candidates. As per the data published by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the recent voter turnout is the lowest since 2008, when just 57.8 per cent of eligible voters participated. The 11-hour voting on Wednesday remained largely peaceful while some sporadic complaints of bogus voting and model code violation continued to be made throughout the day.
Delhi Voter Turnout Over Previous Years
In 2013, around 66 per cent of the people voted, and in 2015, a record 67.5 per cent turnout was recorded.
The 2020 election, however, saw a decline of nearly five percentage points, with 62.8 per cent of voters casting their ballots.
This year’s turnout is 1.8 percentage points higher than the 58.6 per cent turnout seen during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Delhi Voter Turnout: District-Wise Data By EC
Delhi’s North East district recorded the highest polling at 66.25 per cent and South East district recorded the lowest turnout at 56.31 per cent, as per EC’s data.
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Central Delhi: 59.09 per cent
East: 62.40 per cent
New Delhi: 57.13 per cent
North: 59.55 per cent
North West: 60.70 per cent
Shahdara: 63.94 per cent
South: 58.16 per cent
South West: 61.09 per cent
West: 60.76 per cent
Among constituencies, Mustafabad in North East Delhi recorded the highest turnout at 69 per cent, while Mehrauli in South West Delhi saw the lowest at 53.04 per cent.
The total electorate in the capital stands at approximately 1.56 crore, with over 2 lakh first-time voters. A total of 699 candidates competed in the elections, the results of which will be announced on February 8. Voting took place across 13,766 stations in the 70 constituencies from 7 am to 6 pm.
Delhi Election 2025 Exit Polls
The high-stakes battle for the Delhi Assembly Election 2025 concluded on Wednesday, with exit polls projecting a significant shift in the political landscape of the national capital. Most pollsters have given the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) an edge over the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), signalling a potential end to the BJP’s 27-year drought in Delhi. Meanwhile, the Congress is expected to remain on the margins, failing to make any gains. The final results will be declared on February 8 by the EC.
Delhi Election 2025: What To Expect?
The 2025 elections saw a triangular contest between the AAP, BJP, and Congress. The AAP was aiming for a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP sought to make a comeback after its last victory in 1998. The Congress, once a dominant force in Delhi, continues to grapple with its declining influence. If the Exit Polls hold true, the BJP’s potential victory would mark a significant turning point in Delhi’s electoral history.