As the Delhi Assembly elections draw to a close, the city anticipates the release of exit polls, which will provide early indications of the electoral outcome. Voting commenced at 7 am and is scheduled to conclude at 6 pm today. The Election Commission has mandated that exit poll results can only be published after 6:30 pm on February 5, with the final vote count set for February 8.
Exit polls, conducted by various agencies such as Axis My India, Today’s Chanakya, P-Marq, and C-Voter, involve surveying voters immediately after they cast their ballots to predict election outcomes. These polls will offer initial insights into the performance of major political parties in the national capital.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, is seeking a third consecutive term, emphasizing its governance record and public welfare initiatives. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims to reclaim power in Delhi after a 25-year hiatus, while the Congress party endeavors to reestablish its presence after not securing any seats in the previous two elections.
Political leaders have expressed their perspectives as voting progresses. BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that Delhiites are eager to be “freed from AAP-da,” expressing confidence in a BJP victory. Trisha Verma, daughter of BJP’s New Delhi candidate Parvesh Verma, also voiced optimism, noting that people are “tired of this government” and predicting a win for her father.
As the day advances, citizens and political analysts alike await the exit poll results to gauge the potential direction of Delhi’s political landscape. While these polls provide early indications, the definitive results will be revealed on February 8.
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