Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar praised the efforts of officials, security forces, and others for ensuring peaceful Delhi elections and emphasized strict action on any violations to maintain fairness in the process.
The national capital recorded a slow voter turnout of 8.10 per cent as of 9 am in the single-phase Delhi assembly elections, as per the Election Commission of India.
Speaking to reporters, Atishi said, "In this battle of truth versus lies, I hope the people of Delhi will stand with the truth, work and defeat hooliganism."
Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha extended wishes to Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi, and other AAP leaders, recognizing their leadership and achievements, and wishing them continued success in their future political endeavours.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his wife, Kyoko Jaishankar, cast their vote at a polling booth in Delhi's NDMC School of Science and Humanities, Tughlaq Crescent for the Delhi assembly polls.
Polling for 70 assembly seats began on Wednesday morning in Delhi, as voters cast their ballots for the 8th Assembly amid tight security. Voting commenced at 7.00 am and will continue till 6.00 pm, officials said.
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Polling for 70 assembly seats began on Wednesday morning in Delhi, as voters cast their ballots for the 8th Assembly amid tight security. Voting commenced at 7.00 am and will continue till 6.00 pm, officials said.
Urging the voters, the former Delhi Chief Minister stated that today is the day to defeat politics of "lies, hatred and fear" and make "truth, development and honesty" win.