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Delhi Voter Turnout 8.10% : Capital Contest: Delhi Sees 8.10% Voter Engagement by 9:30 AM Under Strict Security

Capital Contest: Delhi Sees 8.10% Voter Engagement by 9:30 AM Under Strict Security
On February 5, Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 8.10 percent by 9:30 a.m. as polling continues across 70 Assembly constituencies.

Synopsis

On February 5, Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 8.10% by 9:30 a.m. as polling continues across 70 Assembly constituencies. Key areas saw varied participation rates, with heightened security measures in place as the elections unfold.

Key Takeaways

  • Delhi's voter turnout reached 8.10% by 9:30 a.m.
  • Polling across 70 Assembly constituencies is underway.
  • Significant turnout figures varied by constituency.
  • Security is heightened with 220 paramilitary companies.
  • Results will be announced on February 8.

New Delhi, Feb 5 (NationPress) Delhi has witnessed a voter turnout of 8.10 percent by 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, as polling is ongoing across all 70 Assembly constituencies.

In significant constituencies, voter participation was recorded at 7 percent in New Delhi, 7.5 percent in Jangpura, and 6.2 percent in Kalkaji by 9 a.m.

Okhla reported a turnout of 7.90 percent, Seelampur noted 11.02 percent, Matia Mahal 6.49 percent, Ballimaran 6.97 percent, Mustafabad 12.43 percent, Babarpur 9.36 percent, and Chandni Chowk 4.53 percent.

A district-wise breakdown of voter turnout by 9:30 a.m. shows Central Delhi at 6.67 percent, East Delhi at 8.21 percent, New Delhi at 6.51 percent, North Delhi at 7.12 percent, North East Delhi at 10.7 percent, North West Delhi at 7.66 percent, Shahdara at 8.92 percent, South Delhi at 8.43 percent, South East Delhi at 8.36 percent, South West Delhi at 9.34 percent, and West Delhi at 6.76 percent.

Voting commenced early in the morning and is set to last until 6 p.m. With nearly 3,000 polling booths identified as sensitive, security has been intensified with the deployment of 220 paramilitary force companies, 35,626 Delhi Police personnel, and 19,000 Home Guards. Additionally, drone surveillance and Quick Reaction Teams are in place to maintain law and order.

The election results will determine if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continues to dominate, whether the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can make a comeback, or if the Congress can re-establish itself as a formidable contender. The results are expected to be announced on February 8.

Campaigning concluded on Monday at 6 p.m. after a vigorous electoral contest. In the previous 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, the AAP achieved a sweeping victory, winning 62 out of 70 seats, while the BJP secured eight seats, and the Congress failed to win any seats for the second consecutive time.

As the voting progresses, attention is focused on the final turnout and the ensuing electoral results.

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