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Delhi polls: Arvind Kejriwal casts vote with family; parents in wheelchairs

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NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal accompanied by his wife Sunita and his elderly parents cast his vote for the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday morning. The 56-year-old former Delhi chief minister, along with his parents Gobind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devi, both of whom were in wheelchairs, exercised their democratic rights at the Lady Irwin Senior Secondary School in the capital.

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Speaking to the media after voting, Kejriwal expressed his gratitude for his parents’ efforts despite their frailty. "My parents were very excited to cast their votes, and they have put in all their efforts to do that. I appeal to the people of Delhi to come out and cast their votes for the development of the city," he said.

His wife, Sunita Kejriwal, also shared her belief in the wisdom of Delhi's electorate. "People of Delhi are very intelligent. We trust them. They don't tolerate 'gundagardi' [hooliganism]. We firmly believe that the people will make the right choice," she remarked.

President Murmu, VP Dhankhar vote in Delhi polls

President Droupadi Murmu cast her vote for the Delhi assembly elections on Wednesday at a polling booth inside the President’s Estate around 9 am. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, along with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar, also voted at the CPWD Service Centre in North Avenue, where they were given saplings as a gift. (Image credit: Agencies)

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna showing his finger marked with indelible ink after voting. The voting for Delhi polls began at 7 am and voting will continue till 6 pm across 13,766 polling stations spread over 2,696 locations. (Image credit: PTI)

Delhi chief minister Atishi and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia cast their votes as polling continues across all 70 Assembly seats in the national capital. AAP is looking to retain its stronghold in the region that it has dominated for years. (Image credit: Agencies)

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with his family, cast his vote at a polling booth during the Delhi Assembly elections. The polls are expected to see more than 1.5 crore eligible voters participating, who will have the opportunity to shape the political future of the national capital. (Image credit: PTI)

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal also headed to the polling booths along with his wife and parents. In its manifesto, the party has promised expanding its welfare schemes, offering free electricity and water, free bus travel for women, and improved education. (Image credit: PTI)

External affairs minister S Jaishankar after casting his vote at a polling booth during the Delhi Assembly elections, at Tughlaq Crescent area. He said, "Public is in mood for change."

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BJP candidate Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma with his family after casting his vote at a polling booth. BJP, hopes to break its 30-year drought in Delhi assembly elections. In its manifesto, the party promised to continue existing welfare schemes while introducing new ones, including a Rs 2,500 monthly stipend for women. (Image credit: PTI)

Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi also arrived at the polling stations. In the 2025 assembly elections, Congress is looking for a comeback in the capital region with promises like offering Rs 8,500 per month for unemployed youth for a year and Rs 2,500 per month for women under the 'Pyari Didi Yojana', in its manifesto.(Image credit: Agencies)

BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri speaking to the media after casting vote during the Delhi assembly elections. He said, "PM Narendra Modi wants development in Delhi like it is happening in India. I appeal to my brothers and sisters of Delhi to vote for development, drinking water, repair of broken roads, clean sewer, clean Yamuna river". (Image credit: PTI)

Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit after voting for the assembly elections. He is contesting against AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency, asked Delhiites to vote in large numbers to protect their rights. (Image credit: PTI)


Polling began at 7 am, with over 1.5 crore voters eligible to vote across 70 constituencies. The elections are seen as a critical test for Kejriwal’s AAP, which is aiming for a third consecutive term in office. The New Delhi constituency is especially high-profile, with Kejriwal facing off against BJP's Parvesh Verma and Congress's Sandeep Dikshit.

While the AAP remains focused on its governance record and welfare schemes, BJP and Congress are looking to reclaim ground in a city where they have historically held power. Kejriwal, however, remains hopeful. "The one who works for Delhi will earn the votes of the people," he said.
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By 1 pm, Delhi's single-phase assembly elections saw a voter turnout of 33.31%, with North-East district leading at 39.51%. The lowest turnout was recorded in Central Delhi at 29.74%. Other districts reported the following turnout rates: South West (35.44%), New Delhi (29.89%), East (33.66%), North (32.44%), North West (33.17%), Shahdara (35.81%), South (32.67%), South East (32.27%), and West (30.87%).

Amid tight security, AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj raised concerns of election interference, claiming Delhi Police tried to stop voters at a polling station in Chirag Delhi. BJP leader Manoj Tiwari cast his vote, confident of BJP's victory. AAP, aiming for a third consecutive term, faces strong competition from BJP, which is eyeing a comeback after 27 years. Congress, once dominant, hopes for a return after failing to win seats in the last two elections.
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