Voting for Delhi’s 70 Assembly seats began at 7 am on Wednesday, marking a crucial test for AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal amid corruption allegations against him. With a voter turnout of 57.7% reported by 5 pm, lower than previous elections, the AAP is vying for its third consecutive term after dominant wins in 2015 and 2020.
Allegations of fake voting and vote-buying marred the day, with the AAP and BJP trading accusations. The backdrop includes the liquor policy controversy, which led to jail time for Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. The election also saw heightened tensions over Delhi’s air quality, infrastructure issues, and the controversial allegation by Kejriwal about Haryana’s water supply.
Exit polls will soon provide early trends, with AAP hoping to maintain its dominance, while the BJP seeks a breakthrough, and the Congress hopes for a resurgence after years of decline.
