Delhi election news
Here are the latest news and updates on the Delhi elections:
Latest Updates:
- The Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled to take place on February 8, 2020.
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the poll schedule, with the last date for filing nominations being January 21, 2020.
- The BJP, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, is seeking a second term in office.
- The Congress, led by Sheila Dikshit, is trying to regain power after a 22-year hiatus.
- The AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, is seeking to retain power and has been campaigning aggressively.
- The BJP has been trying to capitalize on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the success of the Centre's policies.
- The Congress has been trying to highlight the AAP's alleged corruption and inefficiencies.
Key Issues:
- Corruption: The AAP has been accused of corruption and inefficiencies, with the Congress and BJP highlighting the party's alleged mismanagement of the Delhi government.
- Development: The AAP has been touting its development initiatives, including the construction of new hospitals, schools, and infrastructure projects.
- Law and Order: The BJP has been highlighting the AAP's alleged failure to maintain law and order in the city, with a focus on the recent violence in Delhi.
- Education: The AAP has been touting its education initiatives, including the introduction of free education for all students up to Class 12.
- Healthcare: The AAP has been highlighting its healthcare initiatives, including the introduction of free healthcare services for all citizens.
Poll Predictions:
- According to a survey by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), the AAP is likely to win 45-50 seats, followed by the BJP with 25-30 seats, and the Congress with 10-15 seats.
- According to a survey by the India Today-Axis My India survey, the AAP is likely to win 42-48 seats, followed by the BJP with 25-31 seats, and the Congress with 10-14 seats.
Campaign Highlights:
- The AAP has been campaigning aggressively, with Arvind Kejriwal holding rallies and meetings across the city.
- The BJP has been trying to capitalize on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with several senior leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, campaigning in Delhi.
- The Congress has been trying to highlight the AAP's alleged corruption and inefficiencies, with several senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, campaigning in Delhi.
Voter Turnout:
- According to the ECI, the voter turnout in the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections was 67.14%.
- The ECI has set a target of 70% voter turnout for the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections.