Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: 1,522 Nomination Papers Filed, 1,040 Approved
New Delhi, January 19 โ The nomination process for the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 has concluded. According to the Election Commission, 1,522 nomination papers were filed in total, out of which 477 were rejected, leaving 1,040 nominations approved for the upcoming elections.
High Competition in New Delhi Constituency
The New Delhi Assembly constituency saw the highest number of nominations. A total of 40 nomination papers were filed by 29 candidates, making it one of the most contested seats in the election.
Key contenders include:
- Arvind Kejriwal (AAP): Former Chief Minister and prominent figure.
- Parvesh Verma (BJP): A notable party candidate.
- Sandeep Dikshit (Congress): Son of former CM Sheila Dikshit.
This high-profile constituency has garnered significant attention, with fierce competition anticipated.
Lowest Nominations in Kasturba Nagar Constituency
In contrast, the Kasturba Nagar Assembly seat witnessed the least interest, with only six candidates filing nine nomination papers.
Key candidates include:
- Ramesh Pehalwan (AAP)
- Neeraj Basoya (BJP)
- Abhishek Dutt (Congress)
Election Details
- Total Seats: Delhi has 70 Assembly constituencies.
- Total Candidates: 981 candidates are in the fray after the final approval of nominations.
- Voting Date: Scheduled for February 5, 2025.
- Counting Date: Results will be declared on February 8, 2025.
