The nomination process for the Delhi Assembly elections has concluded, with 1,521 nominations filed for 70 seats. New Delhi constituency recorded the highest number of nominations at 40, while Kasturba Nagar had the lowest with 9. Voting is scheduled for February 5th.
Delhi Assembly Election 2025: The nomination process for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections has concluded. January 17th was the last date for filing nominations, with a total of 1,521 nomination papers submitted for Delhi's 70 assembly seats. Interestingly, 680 nominations were filed on the last day, January 17th, the highest number during the entire nomination period. This figure reflects the intense competition among candidates vying for a place in the electoral fray.
Scrutiny of Nomination Papers and Candidate Withdrawal Date
Following the conclusion of the nomination process, the scrutiny of candidates' nomination papers will take place today, January 18th. This process will ensure that all filed nominations are legal and compliant. Only those candidates whose nominations are found to be valid will be permitted to contest the elections. Subsequently, candidates can withdraw their candidature until January 20th. After this date, the final list of candidates will be released, setting the stage for the electoral contest.
Constituencies with Highest and Lowest Nominations
The New Delhi Assembly constituency recorded the highest number of nominations. A total of 40 nomination papers were filed, with 29 candidates in the running. This seat holds significant electoral importance as Arvind Kejriwal, the convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Chief Minister, is contesting from here. He faces prominent contenders like BJP's Pravesh Sahib Singh Verma and Congress's Sandeep Dikshit.
In contrast, the Kasturba Nagar Assembly constituency witnessed a significantly quieter nomination atmosphere. Only 6 candidates filed nominations, resulting in a total of 9 nomination papers submitted. This disparity highlights the varying levels of electoral fervor and candidate enthusiasm across different constituencies.
NDA's Seat-Sharing and the Role of Allied Parties
The NDA alliance's strategy in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections is also a subject of discussion. While the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress are contesting all 70 seats independently, the BJP has allocated two seats to its alliance partners. The Burari seat has been given to the JDU (Janata Dal (United)), which has nominated Shailendra Kumar, keeping the Purvanchali voters in mind. Similarly, the Devli seat has been allocated to the LJP (Ram Vilas). This seat-sharing aims to consolidate the NDA's vote bank and enhance its chances of electoral victory.
Election and Result Dates
Voting for all 70 Delhi Assembly seats will take place on February 5th, 2025. On this day, voters will go to polling stations to choose their representatives. The vote counting will be held on February 8th, and the election results will be declared on the same day. This election is shaping up to be a three-cornered contest, with the NDA, Aam Aadmi Party, and Congress as the main contenders. In the 2020 Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party secured a resounding victory, winning 62 seats. All parties are now focused on refining their strategies to strengthen their position in this election.
