Delhi Chief Minister and AAP candidate Atishi on Wednesday urged voters to participate in the ongoing assembly elections, calling it a battle between good and evil, or a “Dharam Yuddh” (religious war).
In a post on X, Atishi stated, “Today’s election in Delhi is not just an election, it is a Dharam Yuddh. This is a battle between good and evil. It’s a battle between work and hooliganism. I appeal to all the people of Delhi to cast their vote. Vote for work, vote for goodness. Truth will prevail.”
Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of AAP, also urged citizens to vote in large numbers. He said, “Dear Delhiites, today is the day to vote. Your vote is not just a button; it is the foundation of your children’s bright future. It is an opportunity to provide good schools, excellent hospitals, and a dignified life to every family. Today we have to defeat the politics of lies, hatred, and fear, and make truth, development, and honesty win. Vote yourself and inspire your family, friends, and neighbors.”
Voting for 70 assembly seats began at 7:00 am on Wednesday, with polling continuing until 6:00 pm. Tight security measures are in place for the elections, which see a highly competitive race in constituencies like New Delhi and Jangpura.
AAP, which currently holds more than 60 of the 70 seats, is seeking re-election based on its achievements during its previous terms. In the New Delhi seat, a prominent three-way contest is underway between former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal (AAP), BJP’s Parvesh Verma, and Congress’s Sandeep Dikshit (son of former CM Sheila Dikshit). Meanwhile, in Jangpura, AAP’s Manish Sisodia is competing against Congress’s Farhad Suri and BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah.
A total of 699 candidates are contesting across the 70 assembly constituencies of the national capital. Delhi has 1,56,14,000 registered voters, including 83,76,173 males, 72,36,560 females, and 1,267 third-gender voters. This includes 2,39,905 first-time voters, 1,09,368 elderly voters aged 85 and above, and 79,885 persons with disabilities.
