
The voting has ended for the high-stakes Assembly elections in Delhi on Wednesday (February 5). The fate of 699 candidates has been sealed in a contest that could reshape the political landscape of the national capital.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is seeking a third straight term, banking on its governance record and welfare schemes. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making a determined push to reclaim the capital after more than 25 years.
The Congress, which ruled Delhi for 15 years till 2013, is striving to stage a comeback after failing to win a single seat in the previous two elections.
The campaigning saw a high-voltage battle between the three main contenders. The AAP focused on its governance model, with Kejriwal and Chief Minister Atishi leading rallies across the city.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and party president JP Nadda led the BJP campaign and intensified its attack on the AAP over corruption allegations and law and order issues.
The Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, too put up a spirited campaign, targeting both the AAP and the BJP on various issues.
The poll outcome on February 8 will determine whether AAP retains its stronghold, the BJP breaks its losing streak, or the Congress springs a surprise.