The much-anticipated Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 have concluded, and the exit poll predictions are already making waves across the political spectrum. According to the latest exit poll results, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to make a significant comeback in the national capital after 27 years, potentially dethroning the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The elections, which saw a fierce triangular contest between AAP, BJP, and Congress, recorded a voter turnout of 57.70% by 5 PM, with the final figures expected to be updated by the Election Commission of India (ECI) soon.

A High-Stakes Battle in the National Capital

The polling for the 70-member Delhi Assembly was conducted in a single phase across 13,766 polling stations. Over 1.56 crore eligible voters, including 83.76 lakh men, 72.36 lakh women, and 1,267 individuals from the third gender, exercised their democratic right. However, the voting process was not without its share of controversies, as both AAP and BJP accused each other of bogus voting, adding to the drama of this high-stakes election.

To ensure a smooth and fair voting process, more than 30,000 police personnel and 220 companies of paramilitary forces were deployed across the city. The ECI also introduced innovative measures like the Queue Management System (QMS) app, allowing voters to check real-time crowd levels at polling stations. Special provisions were made for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, ensuring inclusivity in the electoral process.

Key Constituencies and Candidates to Watch

One of the most closely watched battles is in the Kalkaji constituency, where Delhi CM Atishi (AAP), Congress’ Alka Lamba, and BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri are locked in a high-octane contest. Meanwhile, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal is facing off against BJP’s Parvesh Varma and Congress’s Sandeep Dikshit in another key constituency. Kejriwal, however, has been in the headlines for his controversial remarks alleging that the Haryana government “poisoned” the Yamuna water, leading to a legal case against him.

Exit Poll Predictions: BJP Gains Edge

The exit poll predictions have sent shockwaves through the political landscape, suggesting that the BJP is poised to gain an advantage over AAP in the 2025 assembly elections. If these predictions hold true, it would mark a historic comeback for the saffron party in Delhi after nearly three decades. AAP, which has been in power since 2015, is facing a tough challenge to retain its stronghold in the capital.

What’s Next?

The ECI has imposed a ban on the conduct, publication, or publicizing of exit polls between 7 AM and 6:30 PM on February 5. The counting of votes is scheduled for February 8, and all eyes will be on the final results to see if the exit polls’ predictions align with the actual outcome.

As the nation waits with bated breath, one thing is clear: the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 have been a rollercoaster ride, filled with intense campaigning, allegations, and innovations in the voting process. Will the BJP script history, or will AAP manage to hold its ground? Only time will tell.