Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 19, 2025, 11:40 AM
Delhi Election 2025: The election atmosphere in the country's capital Delhi has heated up these days. Election discussions are being heard in every street, every locality. Political parties have put in all their strength, and the campaign for the Delhi Assembly elections to be held on February 5 is at its peak. This time the election is important in many ways not only for the parties, but also for the voters of Delhi.Nomination process and status of candidatesA total of 1,040 candidates are in the fray this time in the Delhi Assembly elections. According to the Election Commission website, 1,522 candidates had filed nomination papers to contest the elections. However, 477 nomination papers were rejected during the scrutiny process. The last date for filing nominations was January 17, and the highest number of 680 nomination papers were filed on that day. Candidates can withdraw their names till January 20, after which the final list will be released.Interesting electoral contest expectedThis time the contest for the 70-member Delhi Assembly is expected to be very interesting.Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): The ruling AAP party, which came to power with a huge majority last time, is ready to repeat its victory this time too.Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): The BJP is putting in all its strength with the intention of making a comeback in Delhi after a gap of almost 25 years.Congress: Congress, which has been on the margins for a long time, is preparing for a strong comeback this time.All three major parties have entered the fray with their own strategies, and the contest seems to be very close.Main phases of elections and counting datesThe scrutiny process of nomination papers was completed on January 18, and the last date for withdrawal of nominations is January 20. After this, the electoral contest will become even more intense. Voting will take place on February 5, and the election results will be declared on February 8.Importance of electionsThis Delhi assembly election is not only limited to the possibility of change of power, but it can also have an impact on national politics. The eyes of the general public are now fixed on the results of February 8, when it will be decided who will sit on the seat of power in Delhi.This election is an important opportunity for the voters of Delhi to once again choose their representatives. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see with how much awareness and wisdom the voters take their decision.