The stage is set for the counting of votes in the high-stakes Delhi Assembly elections, with candidates from AAP, BJP, and Congress expressing confidence as security measures are heightened across the National Capital.
As the results loom, AAP’s Manish Sisodia remains optimistic about securing a third consecutive term.
“We are confident that the (AAP) government will be formed. We have to do a lot more work for Delhi and the education of children,” said the AAP candidate from the Jangpura constituency while speaking to media.
BJP candidate from the Karol Bagh constituency, Dushyant Gautam, visited the Jhandewalan Temple on Saturday morning to offer prayers ahead of the vote counting. Gautam is contesting against AAP’s Vishesh Ravi and Congress’ Rahul Dhanak.
“Delhi has made up its mind to form a double-engine government…The people should get all the facilities. The politics of corruption and lies was going on in Delhi. Today, Delhi will be free from such politics..,” Gautam told media.
Congress candidate from the New Delhi constituency, Sandeep Dikshit, also shared his thoughts on the election.
When asked about the alliance, Dikshit stated, “I have no idea about the alliance. It is the decision of the high command. Let the counting of the votes happen.” Dikshit is up against AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and BJP’s Parvesh Verma.
Authorities have intensified security measures at counting centers across Delhi to ensure a smooth process.
The AAP is aiming for a third consecutive term, while the BJP is striving to return to power after more than two decades. Meanwhile, the Congress, which ruled Delhi for 15 consecutive years, has struggled in the last two elections and failed to secure any seats.
While AAP has dominated the last two elections, the BJP is determined to break the trend and reclaim power in the National Capital.