Delhi Assembly election 2025 highlights: 60.39% voter turnout recorded in Delhi; exit polls predict BJP win

According to Delhi CEO, the voter turnout recorded at the closing of booths is 60.39% across Delhi. The highest voter turnout in Mustafabad is 69%. Lowest was recorded in Karol Bagh 47.40%

The AAP rejected the exit poll results for the Delhi Assembly election on Wednesday, saying the pollsters have “historically” underestimated its performance, while the BJP termed the predictions an assertion of people’s urge for change.

As voting for the 70-member Delhi Assembly concluded at 6 pm on Wednesday, most exit polls predicted an edge to the BJP over the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

AAP’s national spokesperson Reena Gupta told PTI that exit polls have historically underestimated the Arvind Kejriwal-led party but in actual results, the party gains several times more than these projections.

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said the party respects the exit poll predictions. “I believe the people of Delhi made up their minds long ago that they wanted change,” he added.

Delhiites want a corruption-free government. BJP workers campaigned with great dedication in the run-up to the election to fight against corruption in the city, Sachdeva said.

Several exit polls on Wednesday predicted a victory for the BJP over the ruling AAP in the Delhi assembly polls, while the Congress was projected to make no significant gains from last elections.

Two exit polls, however, predicted a victory for the Aam Admi Party (AAP), and as many showed a close contest between them, with an edge for the BJP.

Two surveys predicted AAP’s victory - Wee Preside, which gave 46-52 sets for AAP, 18-23 for BJP and 0-1 for Congress, and Mind Brink Media predicted 44-49 seats for AAP, 21-25 for BJP and 0-1 for the Congress.

As voting for the Delhi Assembly elections concluded, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh alleged that people from the Valmiki community are being targeted and arrested across Delhi, urging the Valmiki community to come out and answer the “arrests” using their power of vote.

“The people from the Valmiki community are being targeted and arrested all over Delhi... I want to ask Amit Shah and the BJP what enmity they have against the Valmiki community... I appeal to the people of the Valmiki community to come out of their homes and reply to these arrests through the power of vote...,” he said.

However, responding to Sanjay Singh’s statement, NDMC member Anil Valmiki dismissed Singh’s statement as “purely political,” suggesting that Singh was making such claims because he feared the loss of the Delhi elections.

Sahiram Pahalwan, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Tughlakabad Vidhan Sabha, expressed confidence in his party’s win, predicting that the AAP will secure over 62 seats.

He attributed this anticipated win to the satisfaction of the people with the development achieved during Arvind Kejriwal’s 10-year tenure as Chief Minister.

Speaking to the ANI on Wednesday, Pahalwan said, “People are happy with the development that has happened in the last 10 years in Arvind Kejriwal’s government. They are coming out in large numbers to bless us... BJP people create tensions. Wherever something goes wrong, BJP’s involvement emerges... We will win more than 62 seats.”

Similarly, Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, has expressed confidence that the people of Delhi are intelligent and will make the right choice.

Madhubala, a 29-year-old third gender, cast her vote for the first time and expressed hope for a better future.

“We want policies that empower us, ensure our safety and give us equal opportunities,” she said.

Delhi has a total of 1.55 crore eligible voters, including 1,261 third genders (transgenders) with their highest concentration (294) in South-West Delhi.

Some of the community members were enthused about being able to vote for the first time, seeing it as a valuable opportunity to contribute to the democratic process and shape a better future for all.

Madhubala, a dancer by profession who teaches Bollywood-style dance to children, said, “I voted for the first time with the belief that each vote is important.” She said there are many things in the national capital that need to be fixed, right from human rights to basic infrastructure.

Delhiites on Wednesday exercised their right to vote while expressing concerns about key issues such as civic amenities, employment opportunities, and inflation -- matters which directly impact their daily lives.

Basin (67), a resident of Kalkaji, said he was voting in the hope of improving the entire constituency.

“I am here to vote against corruption and poor sanitation. The issues don’t need to be highlighted—just look at the roads. When you step out of the house, you can clearly see all the sanitation problems. The entire constituency needs cleanliness. The roads are there, but they’re broken and congested. Similarly, the drainage and sewage systems are open,” he stated.

Polling, which began at 7 am, is underway at 13,766 stations across Delhi’s 70 constituencies to decide the fate of 699 candidates. It will continue until 6 pm.

Damodar Kumar (50), a motorcycle garage owner and resident of Okhla, said the maintenance of public washrooms is poor and open drains also trouble the residents.

Delhi Police on Wednesday investigated and refuted any claims of voter bribery in the Sarai Kale Khan area under the Jangpura assembly constituency.Earlier, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had alleged in a post on X (formerly Twitter), that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is “openly distributing money” in the Jangpura assembly constituency.

Responding to the allegations by AAP, Delhi Police in a post on X, stated, “Allegations of voter bribery at Sarai Kale Khan were promptly investigated. Police, along with the Exe.

Magistrate/Flying Squad Team (FST), ensured thorough verification. No evidence was found to substantiate the claims. Effective Police presence is maintained for peace and order.”

AAP had earlier posted on X, “In Jangpura, BJP is openly taking voters to a building and distributing money.”

According to the Delhi CEO, voter turnout in Delhi has jumped to 57.70% as of 5 p.m.. The highest voter turnout was in Mustafabad with 66.68%. Meanwhile, the Karol Bagh AC has recorded the lowest voter turnout with 47.5%.

Additionally, Delhi Cantonment which has recorded the least voter turnout in previous polls such as 2020 and 2015, has recorded 57%.

The Aam Aadmi Party and BJP indulged in intense blame game with both sides alleging voting malpractices in different constituencies as polling for 70 Assembly seats in Delhi progressed on Wednesday.

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi told PTI around noon that the polling process was going on “smoothly”. A few EVMs were replaced during mock polls and actual voting also, the CEO said.

“We have a sufficient number of reserve EVMs. A strong technical team along with sector officers are sorting out EVM-related issues then and there,” she said.

Seelampur resident Safdar Ali told PTI that BJP candidate Anil Gaur alleged that people were indulging in fraudulent voting.

Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia alleged that money was being distributed from a house in Jangpura and shared a video of the purported act on X.

The Delhi Police took several steps to ensure smooth and peaceful polling during the Delhi Assembly elections, with a 46.55 per cent voter turnout recorded by 3 pm without any major incidents, an official said on Wednesday.

All police officers were actively deployed on the ground and teams responded promptly to complaints of Model Code of Conduct violations, said Special Commissioner of Police (SPN-Assembly Election) Devesh Chandra Srivastava during a press briefing at PHQ.

Legal action was taken wherever necessary, he added.

To facilitate voting, police teams assisted senior citizens and specially-abled voters, he said adding that Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora personally monitored several polling booths.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Anil Chouhan exercised his right to vote in the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday at a polling booth in Kushaq Lane.

He also appealed to citizens to come forward and cast their vote, calling it not just a democratic right but a moral responsibility

“The casting of one’s vote is not only exercising of one’s democratic right but also the moral responsibility of the citizens of the country. I would request the citizens to come forward and exercise their franchise,” CDS Chouhan told reporters.

First-time voters in the Delhi polls are rooting for safer environments for women, better job opportunities and overall development of the national capital.

Priya Sharma, 19, cast her ballot for the first time at a Kalkaji polling station. “I’ve grown up hearing the importance of democracy but participating in it is a completely different and exhilarating experience. Every vote matters and now I am a part of shaping our future,” she said.

“It feels like a new turning point in my life,” Sharma added.

Kashish, a first-year BA student at Mata Sundari College and a resident of Gol Market, shared her excitement about voting for the first time.

“In my college, we friends were eager to participate. I am here to vote for a better environment for women. I live alone with my mother and at times, it can be difficult. Women should not constantly worry about their safety,” she said.

Twenty-year-old Aarav Goswami, a resident of Dilshad Garden, said, “Women’s security should not be compromised. Our mothers and sisters should be safe and feel comfortable.” 

Mr. Goswami, who is pursuing a degree in Engineering, added, “I am very concerned about securing a job as unemployment is a major issue. I hope I do not end up unemployed, so I support more employment opportunities.”

- PTI

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha alleged that the security personnel deployed outside the polling stations not allowing their relievers to go inside the polling booth.

Mr. Chadha claimed that they have received several such complaints in almost half the booths in the New Delhi assembly constituency as the national capital held polls for its eighth Assembly.

Speaking to reporters, Mr. Chadha said, “...Both the reliever and the polling agent are given the status of polling agent. But such complaints are coming from many places in New Delhi assembly constituency. In almost half the booths, this complaint is coming that the reliever is not being allowed to go inside.”

“The security personnel deployed outside the polling station are not allowing our reliever to go inside. If the reliever does not go inside and if our polling agent does not come out, then how much voting took place? Was there any fake voting or any kind of dispute at that booth? Whether the EVM is working properly or not, all these things cannot be revealed officially,” he added.

Emphasising that elections should be free and fair, Mr. Chadha stated that the party is in touch with the District Election Officer and has requested them to allow their relievers to go inside the polling booths.

Moreover, they have submitted their claims in writing to the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Chief Election Officer Delhi and DM, New Delhi, Mr. Chadha stated.

- ANI

Voter turnout in Delhi crossed 46.55% till 3pm, according to the Delhi Chirf Electoral Officer.

The highest voter turnout is in Mustafabad at 56.12% and the lowest in Karol Bagh Assembly Constituency at 39.05%.

- Satvika Mahajan

Delhi’s homeless citizens stepped out from night shelters and roadside dwellings to vote in the Delhi Assembly elections.

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after casing his vote said today that voting is the oxygen of democracy.

Mr. Dhankar and his wife Sudesh cast their vote to the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

“Democracy is important only when every person casts his vote judiciously and freely for the country, this is how democracy flourishes, flourishes and develops,” he said.

“India is an example in the world as the oldest, democracy, strongest and the most vibrant democracy,” he added.

Students display their paintings to welcome voters at a school in B.K. Dutt Colony, Jor Bagh, New Delhi, which is a polling station.

- Nikhil M. Babu

Allegations of fake voting emerged in some parts of Delhi, including Seelampur and Kasturba Nagar. 

High drama unfolded in Seelampur, when a BJP leader accused some people wearing burqas of attempting to vote fraudulently. However, police denied any fake voting in the area.

In Kasturba Nagar, police sources said two men allegedly attempted to vote fraudulently. The two men were caught and are being interrogated, they said.

Meanwhile, AAP candidate from Greater Kailash, Saurabh Bharadwaj, claimed people were being stopped from voting in Chirag Dilli and and senior party leader Manish Sisodia alleged money was being distributed from a house in Jungpura.

- PTI

In a swipe at the AAP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged people of Delhi to remember while voting who committed the biggest scam in Delhi by talking about practising clean politics.

The former Congress president said people’s vote for his party will protect their rights, strengthen the Constitution and put Delhi back on the path of progress.

With voting underway for the Delhi Assembly polls, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha issued an appeal to voters on X.

“My dear brothers and sisters of Delhi. I appeal to all of you to go and vote today. Your every vote for the Congress will protect your rights, strengthen the Constitution and put Delhi back on the path of progress,” he said in his post in Hindi.

“While voting, remember who is responsible for polluted air, dirty water, and broken roads. Who committed the biggest scam in Delhi by talking about practising clean politics?” the former Congress chief said.

- PTI

Elderly voters, accompanied by their family members or police personnel, stepped out to exercise their franchise in the Delhi assembly polls on Wednesday.

Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal escorted his elderly parents, who were in wheelchairs, to the polling station.

“My parents have been unwell but they had been excited since the morning to cast their votes. They put in all their effort to vote,” he said.

Asif (83) and his 80-year-old wife Masra Asand arrived at a polling station in Shaheen Bagh with their grandchild. The wheelchair-bound couple also encouraged others to cast their votes.

“Everyone is working hard to earn a living and support their families but the condition of roads and sanitation remains a major concern. These issues should be prioritised. Other than that, we are not expecting any major changes,” they said.

Shaukat Ali, a 91-year-old resident of Zaffrabad in northeast Delhi, wants better healthcare facilities for the elderly.

“The healthcare facilities are in a bad state. One has to stand in long queues to get treatment. People who use their contacts are preferred while the common man keeps waiting their turn,” he told PTI.

In Kalkaji, 85-year-old Ram Pyari was escorted to the booth by her 62-year-old daughter Reena.

Ms. Reena said, “My mother is always excited about voting. On Tuesday, she was explaining the election process to my granddaughter, who is in Class 8. Like every time, we came to vote together.” Talking about the issues plaguing Delhi, she said the roads were in terrible shape and their condition was deteriorating.

- PTI

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According to Delhi Chief Electoral Officer, the total vote percentage till 1:00 p.m. is 33.31% across Delhi. 

The highest voting percentages have been recorded in Mustafabad and Seelampur areas so far.

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AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday condemned the detention of Valmiki community leader Uday Gill, alleging that he was being held at a police station without any reason.

Mr. Singh urged the community to respond to the alleged “hooliganism” through their votes.

“Former Chaupal Head of Valmiki community, Uday Gill, who enjoys such a good reputation in his community and has been working for them for years, has been kept at Police Station since 8.30 am without any reason. Nobody is ready to tell us the reason for the same. I appeal to the people of the Valmiki community in Delhi, to vote against this ‘gundagardi’, against this tyranny...Answer this with the power of your vote,” he said.

He further alleged that the BJP was distributing cash to influence voters, claiming that ₹2000-3000 was distributed in North Avenue N Block, and people’s fingers were inked to pretend they had voted. He said that when he reached the spot, the perpetrators fled in a vehicle with a Haryana registration plate.

- ANI

BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri, who faces election from the Kalkaji Assembly constituency, against Delhi CM Atishi, cast his vote.

The BJP candidate voted at the Kalkaji Assembly in Delhi.

In the New Delhi Assembly Constituency, a polling booth in Golf Links has set up a tactile photo and art experience for visually impaired voters. Shyam, a first time voter got to experience the gallery, he said this made his voting experience great. The polling booth is also giving first time voters mugs and planters. They are giving all voters saplings as well.

- Satvika Mahajan

Rahees Ahmad, 55, a resident of D block in New Ashok Nagar of east Delhi, who runs a small roadside eatery said, “My children study in government schools and the schools are good. I’m happy about that. Roads and drains are an issue though.” 

- Nikhil M. Babu

Ayush Kumar, 18, a first-time voter at New Delhi Assembly constituency said outside the polling station, “I voted for education. The government schools near our house have improved a lot in the last 10 years. Mohalla Clinics are also good.”

But Mr. Kumar, who was wearing a mask, said that no party was talking about air pollution.

“I get allergy during winters (air pollution) increases and AQI crosses 500 and I have to wear a mask even now when the AQI is in 100s,” he said outside the polling booth in Lodhi Road.

- Nikhil M. Babu

Saplings being gifted to people who have cast their votes by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) outside Atal Adarsh Vidyalaya in Lodhi Road of New Delhi Assembly constituency.

- Nikhil M. Babu

Prema Devi, 60, who lives in a slum cluster near Lodhi Road in New Delhi Assembly Constituency said that she voted for not being evicted from her slum.

“We are poor, and we should also be allowed to earn a living. The rich don’t go out and vote. It’s on our votes that MLAs and Prime Ministers are made,” Ms. Devi, a widower, said outside her roadside tea stall.

“We get free water and electricity. But safety of a roof over our head is important. Notices were issued at the nearby slum for eviction. Kejriwal came to our slum before the election and promised that no one will be evicted,” she said, adding that this time there will be a tougher fight between the AAP and the BJP.

AAP chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is seeking re-election from the high-profile New Delhi Assembly seat.

She said that there have been no complaints so far from her slum of around 70 houses of any voter deletion from the electoral roll.

There were allegations of large-scale voter deletion from the New Delhi Assembly constituency in the run up to the polls.

- Nikhil M. Babu

“Jai Shree Ram” written on over hanging decoration at an election booth set up by the BJP, close to the polling station in Lodhi Road of New Delhi Assembly Constituency in central Delhi.

Political parties are not allowed to write their names or political flags at the election booths.

- Nikhil M. Babu

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the voters of Delhi to recognise the importance of their vote in shaping the future of the city.

In a message posted on X, Mr. Kejriwal said, “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 respectable life to every family.” Kejriwal’s message came as voting commenced for the Delhi assembly polls.

President Droupadi Murmu, Union ministers S. Jaishankar and Hardeep Singh Puri, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, were among the early voters as polling began. 

Other prominent leaders who came out to cast their vote were Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, AAP leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, and Delhi Chief Electoral Officer R Alice Vaz. AAP’s Greater Kailash candidate Saurabh Bharadwaj, BJP’s Karawal Nagar candidate Kapil Mishra, Congress’ New Delhi candidate Sandeep Dikshit, and Kalkaji candidate Alka Lamba also exercised their franchise soon after voting began at 7 a.m.

- PTI

As voting began for the Delhi Assembly polls, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged people to vote for those who have done real development in Delhi and not duped people by making false promises.

He asserted that those who want to remain in power by “pretending to fight” for people do not deserve their votes.

“I appeal to the respected people of Delhi to cast their valuable vote. Your one vote will prove to be a symbol of change in Delhi. If Delhi has to be taken forward on the path of development like before, then choose those people who have done real development in Delhi and not duped you by making false promises,” Mr. Kharge said in a post in Hindi on X.

“Those who have not taken even a single step for solving the issues of broken roads, dirty water, garbage and polluted air and only made excuses, you should think before pressing the button on the EVM that how much they care about you,” the Congress leader said in his appeal to voters.

- PTI

Sanjay Kumar, works in the private sector, and Poonam Kumar, a housewife, from the New Delhi constituency said “We voted for better civics facilities such as clean drinkable water and electricity”. They had brought their child with them to the booth. The couple added, “the polling officers helped us ensure a smooth voting experience and even let us take our child without any fuss”.

- Satvika Mahajan

According to Delhi CEO, the voter turnout in the capital so far is at 8.10% as of 9:30 a.m. The highest voter turnout has been recorded in Mustafabad at 12.43%. While the lowest voter turnout has been recorded in the Chandni Chowk AC at 4.53%.

- Satvika Mahajan

Shiv Devi, 70, who lives in A block of New Ashok Nagar in East Delhi said that she voted for getting better water supply and drainage.

“The water we get from the tap is so bad that it smells. We are forced to get bottled water for drinking. Also, during monsoons, the roads get flooded and groundfloors of houses are also flooded,” she said standing next to open drains outside her polling booth. 

- Nikhil M. Babu

E-rickshaws for differently abled people and senior citizens above 85 years of age have been arranged by the government.

Irfan Khan, 35, driver of the e-rickshaw said, “It’s free, but no one has come yet to use it. The polling has just started. This polling station has two e-rickshaws and nearby ones also have two each.”

- Nikhil M. Babu

“My daughter is in class 12 in a government school and her school has become better. In Delhi there is more facilities than my hometown in U.P. and we get free water and electricity,” said Suman, 36, a housewife, outside her polling station in New Ashok Nagar of east Delhi.

Ms. Suman, whose husband works as a tailor at a private company for ₹15,000 a month said that she and other women in the area also believe that they’ll get ₹2,100 per month if the AAP comes back to power.

- Nikhil M. Babu

“I have voted for people who give importance to education. When children and youth are educated, then only our country will progress,” said Sushil Kumar, 22, who lives in D block, New Ashok Nagar of east Delhi.

He added that the condition of roads and drains are also bad.

- Nikhil M. Babu

Three seventeen year olds volunteer at the Kalkaji polling station who are part of the Delhi CEO’s initiative to attract younger voters. One of them said “We might not be able to vote yet but we are doing our part for democracy.” 

- Satvika Mahajan

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal posted on X urging Delhiites 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 respectable life to every family”, he said.

Today we have to defeat the politics of lies, hatred and fear and make truth, development and honesty win. Vote yourself and also inspire your family, friends and neighbours, Mr. Kejriwal added.

Hooliganism will lose, Delhi will win, he said.

- Jaideep

“Voting for all the seats in the Delhi Assembly elections will be held today. I urge the voters here to participate in this festival of democracy with full enthusiasm and cast their valuable vote. On this occasion, my special wishes to all the young friends who are going to vote for the first time. Remember - first vote, then refreshment,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X.

- Jaideep

“The people of Delhi are excited because they want change and development. Now no one can stop this change. They have seen how Delhi has been taken back in the last 10 years... I hope that the voters of Delhi will come out of their homes and bring the change...”, Congress candidate Alka Lamba, who is taking on Atishi, said after casting her vote today

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi posted on X saying, “Today’s election in Delhi is not just an election, it is a religious war. 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.”

- Jaideep

Special provisions have been made for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, with 733 polling stations designated for accessibility.

To streamline the process, the Election Commission has introduced a Queue Management System (QMS) app, allowing voters to check crowd levels in real time.

Additionally, 6,980 out of 7,553 eligible voters under the home voting facility have already cast their ballots.

- PTI

The Election Commission has deployed 220 companies of paramilitary forces, 35,626 Delhi Police personnel, and 19,000 home guards to ensure smooth voting.

Nearly 3,000 polling booths have been identified as sensitive, with special security arrangements, including drone surveillance, at some locations.

Delhi Police has stationed additional forces at sensitive booths, with Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) deployed to maintain law and order.

- PTI

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Delhi assembly elections 2025: Key candidates and constituencies to watch out for

Delhi Assembly elections 2025 intensify as AAP, BJP, and Congress field key candidates for high-stakes battle.

“Out of 118 candidates with criminal records contesting the Delhi Assembly polls, 24 candidates (20%) did not have their records disclosed or justified by their respective parties,” poll rights body ADR said on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. 

A total of 699 candidates are contesting the Assembly polls. 

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has released a detailed analysis of the Delhi Assembly elections 2025. The report, based on Format C7 data, revealed that many political parties failed to disclose reasons for selecting candidates with pending criminal cases as directed by the Supreme Court. 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress have asked their workers to be vigilant against electoral malpractice during polling in the Delhi Assembly elections.

Sources in AAP said the party’s polling agents and volunteers have been trained to verify voting procedures and remain vigilant against attempts to tamper with the EVMs.

“They have been asked to verify polling booth details to ensure the correct set-up and check the presiding officer’s credentials to ensure that authorised officials monitor the control units of the voting machines and prevent unauthorised machine replacements,” said a source in the ruling party.

Delhi polls: Party workers to keep close watch over EVMs

AAP, BJP, and Congress urge workers to prevent electoral malpractice during polling, monitoring voting procedures and EVMs closely.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal led a delegation of party leaders to the Election Commission of India (EC) office on Tuesday and, in a meeting with senior officials, flagged attempts by the BJP to “manipulate the electoral process through the Delhi police”. 

Mr. Kejriwal said the EC officials had pledged strict enforcement of the model code of conduct (MCC) to ensure a free and fair election. 

Talking to mediapersons after the meeting, the AAP chief said, “We highlighted several incidents of violence and hooliganism in various parts of Delhi. We explained how Delhi Police is being misused to facilitate such acts.”