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Delhi Assembly Elections Announced; Voting On 5 February, Results On 8 February

On Tuesday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) declared 5 February as the polling date for the 70-member Delhi Legislative Assembly, with results to be announced on 8 February.

The official election process begins with the issuance of the Gazette Notification on 10 January. The last date for filing nominations is 17 January, followed by scrutiny on 18 January. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until 20 January.

The entire election process must conclude by 10 February, as the current Assembly’s term ends on 23 February.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, addressed a press conference at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi to unveil the schedule.

Delhi Assembly Electoral Setup & Voter Demographics

The Chief Election Commissioner detailed the electoral setup for Delhi, which comprises 70 constituencies, including 58 general and 12 reserved for Scheduled Castes, spanning 11 districts.

The national capital has a total of 1.55 crore voters, with 83.49 lakh male voters, 71.74 lakh female voters, and 25.89 lakh young voters.

There will be 13,033 polling stations, including 70 managed by women and another 70 set up for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).

Special provisions for inclusivity include the ‘Saksham App’ to assist PwD voters, home voting facilities for senior citizens, and the ‘CVIGIL App’ for filing election-related complaints.

The voter base in Delhi has grown notably, as indicated by a revised voter list released on Monday.

From 1,53,57,529 registered voters in October 2024, the number increased to 1,55,24,858 by December, reflecting an addition of 1,67,329 new voters.

The Commission emphasized vigilance against the submission of false or fabricated documents for voter registration, cautioning that such violations would face strict action.

The election will set the stage for a competitive political battle, as parties prepare to woo Delhi’s voters ahead of February’s decisive poll.

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