ECI announces dates for Delhi Assembly elections

Assembly elections in Delhi are going to be held on February 5. The voting phase will end in one phase. The Election Commission has announced that the results will be out on February 8.
ECI announces dates for Delhi Assembly elections
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At the beginning of the New Year, the Election Commission of India declared anew assembly polls. The dates for the Delhi Assembly elections have been released by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Polling for 70 assembly seats in the national capital will be held on February 5. In 2020, elections were held in a single phase. This time too, the Election Commission is going to hold elections in one phase.

The results will be announced on February 8. According to the Commission's rules, the model code of conduct has come into force in Delhi from Tuesday.

The five-year term of the Delhi Assembly ends on February 15. And before that, the Election Commission announced the date of the election. Which is going to be very significant. According to the Election Commission, like the last time, voting will be held in a festive mood in Delhi. People of Delhi will vote. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar speaks at a press conference.

Rajiv Kumar said that, like the previous elections, the Election Commission will hold polls in Delhi peacefully this time too. It has also been informed that the situation will be dealt with strictly in the case of Money Power-Muscle Power. At the same time, the Election Commissioner explained how careful the Election Commission is in conducting transparent and impartial voting.

According to the Chief Election Commissioner, the total number of voters in Delhi is 1.55 crore. Of these, 83.89 lakh are male voters. The total number of female voters is 71.74 lakh. On the other hand, 13,033 polling stations will be set up in Delhi to ensure peaceful polling. Addressing a press conference, Rajiv Kumar said there will also be arrangements for elderly people to vote by hand.

This is a three-way fight in Delhi. BJP and Congress will contest against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

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