Delhi Assembly Elections: 719 Candidates Remain on Nomination Withdrawal Deadline
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Synopsis
As the deadline for candidate withdrawal approaches, 719 candidates are in contention for the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for February 5. A walkathon to promote voter awareness and a vibrant Voters' Carnival were also held to engage the community in the electoral process.
Key Takeaways
- 719 candidates are contesting in the Delhi Assembly election.
- Last day for withdrawal is Monday.
- Students organized a walkathon to promote voting.
- The Voters' Carnival concluded with various engaging activities.
- Election process must conclude by February 23.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (NationPress) A total of 719 candidates are still contesting in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections on Sunday, following the submission of 1,522 nomination sets, including duplicates, prior to the scrutiny by the Election Commission in anticipation of polling on February 5, an official statement disclosed.
The definitive list of candidates for each of the 70 constituencies will be published on Monday, which marks the last opportunity for eligible candidates to withdraw their names.
In the meantime, a walkathon was held on Sunday by students from Maharaja Agrasen College in East Delhi to promote awareness regarding the significance of voting in the upcoming Delhi Legislative Assembly Election 2025.
This event sought to motivate the public, particularly young voters, to take part in the democratic process.
The walkathon saw enthusiastic involvement from students, faculty, and local residents.
With banners, placards, and slogans stressing the importance of voting, participants urged the community to exercise their voting rights and play a role in shaping Delhi's future.
Special attention was directed towards encouraging first-time and young voters to engage in the electoral process, acknowledging their crucial role in fortifying democracy.
This initiative was emphasized by District Magistrate (East), Amol Srivastava, who praised the students' efforts and highlighted the necessity of voter awareness campaigns to boost voter turnout.
The walkathon embodies a collective initiative to cultivate an informed and active electorate, nurturing a culture of civic duty among the youth.
Additionally, the Voters' Carnival, part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program, concluded on Sunday with significant enthusiasm at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden.
This carnival, which ran from January 13 to January 19, was designed to raise awareness about voting and electoral involvement ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025.
The event featured a lively array of activities, including an art gallery, handicraft displays, gaming booths, polling station information counters, quiz contests, dance performances, and a wall of democracy.
On Saturday, the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi organized a musical event at Central Park, Connaught Place, as part of the voter awareness campaign to encourage higher voter turnout for the February 5 Assembly election.
This vibrant musical event showcased a captivating performance by the renowned Sufi artists, Nizami Brothers, inaugurated by CEO R. Alice Vaz.
As reported by the Election Commission, from Delhi's 70 constituencies, 58 are general and 12 are reserved for SCs, spread across 11 districts. There are 83.49 lakh male voters, 71.74 lakh female voters, and 25.89 lakh young voters, culminating in a total of 1.55 crore voters.
According to Delhi CEO Vaz, there are 13,033 polling stations for the Delhi elections, with 70 each being managed by persons with disabilities (PwD) and women.
The current term of the Delhi Assembly concludes on February 23, and the entire election process, including the results declaration on February 8 and the swearing-in of the new government, must be wrapped up before that.
