Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: Security Tightened Across National Capital Ahead Of Assembly Polls

Kejriwal Accuses Delhi Police of Threatening AAP Candidate Jai Bhagwan Upkar

Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Delhi Police of threatening AAP candidate Jai Bhagwan Upkar. The Delhi Chief Minister shared a post on social media by AAP's Chief Media Coordinator Vikas Yogi, which showed the Bawana candidate in a heated argument with a police officer. Kejriwal alleged that the police personnel, referred to as "Amit Shah's goon," were issuing threats, and criticized the actions as "hooliganism."

Atishi Holds Press Conference

Delhi CM Atishi holds press conference

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— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) February 4, 2025

EC Rejects Poll Bias Claim

The Election Commission of India brushed aside AAP’s allegations of partiality, saying “It is very clear that a collective 3-member commission has taken notice and observed out of scope and repeated deliberate attempts to defame the ECI regarding the Delhi elections, as if it were a unitary authority comprising a single member, and decided to exercise constitutional restraint, to absorb such outbursts with acceptance and such resolve to not be moved by such insinuations.” The EC had also said, “Action on the claims made by the political parties and candidates is completed in every instance by more than 1.5 lakh people in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, who work within a known legal structure, an orderly system, and SoPs of non-partisan behavior and impartiality.”

Delhi CM Atishi Books For MCC Violation

Delhi Police filed an FIR on Tuesday against Chief Minister Atishi, the AAP candidate for Kalkaji, for allegedly breaching the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and hindering public servants on duty. "We have registered an FIR against the Kalkaji AAP candidate at the Govindpuri Police Station under various sections, and further investigation is underway," a police officer stated. The officer explained that Atishi, accompanied by 50-70 supporters and 10 vehicles, was found on Fateh Singh Marg. Despite being instructed to vacate the area in compliance with MCC rules, they obstructed an officer from performing his duties. In response, Atishi criticized the Election Commission on X, accusing BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri and his family of "hooliganism" without facing any repercussions, while a case was filed against her.

Delhi Govenrment Declares Public Holiday On February 5

The Delhi government has declared February 5 as a public holiday in light of the assembly elections. This applies to both government and private offices in the city. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena confirmed the holiday in a notification, stating, "There will be a public holiday on February 5 for all government offices, local and autonomous bodies, and public sector undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, in view of the General Election to the Delhi Legislative Assembly." Voting for the 70-member Delhi Assembly will take place on February 5, with the results to be counted on February 8

Delhi Police, Flying Squad Seize Vehicle with Suspected Poll-Related Materials

The Delhi Police and Flying Squad Team (FST) seized a vehicle in Inderpuri carrying suspected suits linked to electoral malpractice, the District Election Office reported. "The vehicle was taken to PS Inderpuri, and the suits are being seized as per norms," the office stated. A complaint has been lodged under the Representation of the People Act and the Bharat Nirman Scheme. Authorities emphasized their commitment to enforcing the Model Code of Conduct, urging citizens to report violations through the cVIGIL app. "Your alertness strengthens democracy!"

Over 30,000 Police Personnel Deployed

Over 30,000 Delhi Police personnel have been deployed across the city to ensure security during the Assembly elections. Authorities have conducted flag marches in multiple areas to maintain peace and order ahead of the polls. DCP South East, Ravi Kumar Singh, stated that with the election campaign ending, security measures, including patrolling and flag marches, have been intensified to prevent disruptions. Additional DCP Rohini, Vishnu Kumar, emphasized that these efforts aim to encourage a peaceful voting process and public participation in the elections.