2025 Delhi Elections: Date, Candidates, Parties, Symbols. Get the latest updates on the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly Election scheduled for February 5. Check full candidate lists, party symbols, alliances, campaign highlights, and key voter information.
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2025 Delhi Elections: Date, Candidates, Parties, Symbols
The 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly election is scheduled for February 5, 2025, with results to be declared on February 8. All 70 assembly seats are up for election, and the major political parties have intensified their campaigns to secure a majority.
Background
In the 2020 elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured a decisive victory, winning 62 out of 70 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) obtained 8 seats. Arvind Kejriwal of AAP served as Chief Minister until September 2024, when he resigned following his release from prison on corruption charges. Atishi Marlena was subsequently sworn in as the Chief Minister. The tenure of the current assembly concludes on February 15, 2025.
Election Schedule
Completion of Election Process: February 10, 2025
Notification Date: January 10, 2025
Last Date for Filing Nominations: January 17, 2025
Scrutiny of Nominations: January 18, 2025
Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidature: January 20, 2025
Polling Date: February 5, 2025
Counting of Votes: February 8, 2025
Major Parties and Alliances
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP):
- Leader: Arvind Kejriwal
- Seats Contested: 70
- Campaign Highlights: AAP has introduced schemes like the Mahila Samman Yojana, offering ₹2,100 monthly to women, and the Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana, providing ₹18,000 to temple priests and gurdwara granthis.
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP):
- Leader: Virendra Sachdeva
- Seats Contested: 68
- Allies: Janata Dal (United) and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), each contesting 1 seat.
- Campaign Highlights: BJP’s manifesto includes the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, providing ₹2,500 monthly to women, and the Matru Suraksha Vandana scheme, offering ₹21,000 and six nutrition kits to pregnant women. They also promise increased pensions for senior citizens, subsidized LPG cylinders, and affordable meals through Atal Canteens.
- Indian National Congress (INC):
- Leader: Devender Yadav
- Seats Contested: 70
- Campaign Highlights: The Congress has proposed universal health insurance covering up to ₹25 lakhs for Delhi residents and the Pyari Didi Yojana, offering ₹2,500 monthly to women.
Campaign Dynamics
The election is witnessing a focus on welfare schemes aimed at various demographics, including women, senior citizens, and underprivileged communities. Both AAP and BJP have been criticized for their populist measures, which some argue could strain Delhi’s fiscal resources. Opinion polls suggest that AAP may retain power, with around half of the surveyed population preferring not to change the government.
The 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly election is scheduled for February 5, 2025, with the counting of votes on February 8. A total of 70 constituencies will be contested.
Major Political Parties and Their Symbols
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
- Symbol: Broom
- Leader: Arvind Kejriwal
- Seats Contested: 70
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Symbol: Lotus
- Leader: Virendra Sachdeva
- Seats Contested: 68
- Allies:
- Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)]
- Symbol: Arrow
- Candidate: Shailendra Kumar (Burari constituency)
- Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) [LJP(RV)]
- Symbol: Bungalow
- Candidate: Deepak Tanwar (Deoli constituency)
- Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)]
- Indian National Congress (INC)
- Symbol: Hand
- Leader: Devender Yadav
- Seats Contested: 70
Candidate Announcements
- AAP: Released three lists:
- November 21, 2024: 11 candidates
- December 9, 2024: 20 candidates
- December 15, 2024: 38 candidates
- Replaced candidates in Narela, Mehrauli, and Hari Nagar constituencies weeks before the election.
- INC: Released five lists:
- December 12, 2024: 21 candidates
- December 24, 2024: 26 candidates
- January 14, 2025: 16 candidates
- January 15, 2025: 5 candidates
- January 16, 2025: 2 candidates
- BJP: Released four lists:
- January 4, 2025: 29 candidates
- January 11, 2025: 29 candidates
- January 12, 2025: 1 candidate
- January 16, 2025: 9 candidates
Campaign Highlights
- AAP: Focuses on its track record in governance and new initiatives aimed at women’s welfare and support for religious leaders.
- BJP: Emphasizes women’s empowerment, maternal health, and social welfare schemes, aiming to address issues faced by various demographics.
- INC: Proposes comprehensive health insurance and financial support for women, targeting healthcare and economic empowerment.
Full List of Constituencies
Delhi is divided into 70 assembly constituencies, each represented by one elected member. For a detailed list of all constituencies and their respective candidates, please refer to the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi.
As the election date approaches, all major parties are intensifying their campaigns, presenting various promises and initiatives to appeal to the electorate.
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