Counting of votes for the 2020 Delhi Vidhan Sabha election began at 8.00 am. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is hoping to retain power in the national capital, amid a challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Congress, which was once a dominant force in Delhi, is hoping for revival of its electoral fortunes.
Exit poll results have predicted AAP to secure a comfortable majority. This, as BJP is predicted to improve its tally. However, exit polls have gone wrong in the past. Catch the LIVE updates here:
Ravinder Raina, the BJP president for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, has credited the 'Hanuman Chalisa' for Aam Aadmi Party’s win in the Delhi Assembly elections.
Interacting with the media on February 11, while the Election Commission's counting of votes was still underway, Raina said AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal won the Delhi elections by a thumping majority only because he prayed to Lord Hanuman.
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Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on poll results: "The Delhi results are disappointing for the Congressbut there are consolations: the BJP’s divisive politics has been repudiated with their rout; AAP’s development message is what has prevailed over identity politics; & 8 months after sweeping the LS polls the winners have been rebuked."
Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Atishi has won from Kalkaji assembly constituency with a margin of 11,393 votes. Arvind Kejriwal has won from New Delhi constituency by a margin of 21,697 votes.
As of the latest trends on Election Commission's website, AAP has won 50 seats and is leading in 12 seats. Meanwhile, the BJP has won six seats and is leading in 2 seats. The Congress has been decimated, winning no seats and registering a record-low vote share.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari congratulates Arvind Kejriwal on poll victory. In a tweet, he said, "In a democracy, the mandate of the people is above all. I congratulate AAP and Arvind Kejriwal for their victory in Delhi. I also send my good wishes to BJP karyakartas, who worked day and night to take our issues to the people.
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Kejriwal tweeted, "Thank u so much sir. I look forward to working closely wid Centre to make our capital city into a truly world class city."
AAP's Somnath Bharti wins from Malviya Nagar seat with a margin of 18144 votes. Haji Yunus wins from Mustafabad seat with a margin of 20,704 votes.
Counting of votes will be a time-consuming exercise, Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer has said, asserting that ensuring accuracy is the top priority for the poll body.
Delhi CEO Ranbir Singh said, the exercise will take very long as VVPATs are to be matched too.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Kejriwal on Twitter.
“Congratulations to AAP and Shri @ArvindKejriwal Ji for the victory in the Delhi Assembly Elections. Wishing them the very best in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Delhi,” PM Modi has said.
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar congratulates Arvind Kejriwal on the poll victory. In a tweet, he said, "Congratulations to Shri. Arvind Kejariwal ji and Aam Admi Party workers for achieving a 'Sweeping Victory' in the Delhi Assembly Polls! (sic)."
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulatedArvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party for their victory in the Delhi Assembly Polls. The Election Commission trends suggest that AAP will be winning 62of the total 70 seats, while the BJP will be winning eight.
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi congratulates Kejriwal for winning Delhi elections. In a tweet, he said, "My best wishes andcongratulations to Mr Kejriwal and the AAP on winning the Delhi Assembly elections."
