Delhi records voter turnout of 57 per cent till 6 pm | Highlights

Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh said: "Till now voter turnout is 57.06%, it is tentative data as voting is still underway at some polling booths."

The three minority-dominated seats of Mustafabad, Matia Mahal and Seelampur recorded the highest voter turnout in the Assembly elections on Saturday. According to the data shared by the officials, Mustafabad in northeast Delhi recorded 66.29 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm. Matia Mahal in old Delhi, the area that saw anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests, recorded a voter turnout of 65.62 per cent. Seelampur, another minority seat in northeast Delhi, recorded 64.92 percent voting. The seat had also seen anti-CAA protests in December. Till 5 pm, the national capital recorded a voter turnout of 57.87 percent.

Exit polls for the Delhi assembly election on Saturday forecast a comfortable victory for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party despite a likely rise in tally for the BJP in the 70-member House. 

The Times Now-Ipsos exit polls predicted that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will retain his chair with the AAP winning 44 seats against 26 for the BJP. 

The Republic-Jan ki Baat survey gave the AAP 48-61 seats and the BJP 9-21 seats. The TV9 Bharatvarsh-Cicero predicted 54 seats for the AAP, 15 for the BJP and one for the Congress. 

The exit polls predicted little improvement in the fortunes of the Congress which could not bag any seat in the 2015 polls.

The AAP had scored an overwhelming victory in the 2015 polls, winning 67 seats and reducing the BJP to three. 

Voting for Delhi Assembly Elections concludes; visuals from polling booth in Shaheen Public School, Shaheen Bagh.

Voting comes to an end across Delhi. Meanwhile, the Exit Polls predict AAP's victory. Read More 

Time for voting in Delhi Assembly election ends.

59 percent voters turn up in Delhi so far, polling underway.

54.22 percent voters turn up in Delhi so far, polling underway.

Voting underway at a polling booth in Shaheen Public School in Shaheen Bagh. AAP's Amanatullah is the sitting MLA and 2020 candidate of the party, he is up against Congress's Parvez Hashmi and BJP's Brahm Singh Bidhuri.

53.02 percent voters turn up in Delhi so far, polling underway.

50.04 percent voters turn up in Delhi so far, polling underway.

49.84 percent voters turn up in Delhi so far, polling underway. 

43.21 percent voters turn up in Delhi so far, polling underway.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on AAP alleging that he distributed money to influence voters said: "I had just gone to the shop to buy some stuff. The shopkeeper is a known person. It has been done to raise an issue of Bihari vs non-Bihari."

Here are the voter turnouts in major constituencies of Delhi:

1. Model Town: 42.73%
2. Chandini Chowk: 32.64%
3. Dwarka: 47.06%
4. Palam: 44.00%
5. New Delhi: 37.45%
6. Greater Kailash: 46.53%
7. Kalkaji: 41.29%
8. Seelampur: 45.39%
9. Okhla: 30.93%
10. Delhi Cantt: 34.30%

As the voting for Delhi Assembly Polls is underway, here are the district-wise voter turnout: 

1. North-West: 43.31%
2. North-East: 49.07%
3. South: 43.65%
4. Central: 38.22%
5. South West: 42.48%
6. East: 45.69%
7. West: 42.20%
8. North: 42.43%
9. New Delhi: 37.26%
10. Shahdara: 43.09%
11. South-East: 39.41%

So far, 42.20 percent voter turnout has been recorded in Delhi Assembly Election 2020. 

Senior CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat after casting his vote at Sanchar Bhawan.

41. 11% voter turnout in Delhi assembly polls till 3 pm. 

Till 2 pm, 28.14% voter turnout has been recorded in the Delhi assembly polls 2020. Polling will continue to 6 pm in all 70 constituencies. 

Long queues continue at Shaheen Bagh as people turn out in large numbers to vote in the Delhi assembly election 2020.

People stand in a queue in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh as polling underway

Wrestler Sushil Kumar casts his vote at a polling booth in Baprola village. Polling underway in all the 70 constituencies in the national capital. 

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Robert Vadra and their son Raihan Rajiv Vadra who is a first-time voter, cast their vote at booth no.114 & 116 in Lodhi Estate. Speaking after casting vote, Priyanka Gandhi's son said, "It was a nice feeling to take part in the democratic process. Everyone should exercise their right to vote; I think everyone should have access to public transport and it should be subsidized for students."

"Everyone should exercise their right to vote," Raihan, son of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Robert Vadra on Delhi elections 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Delhi assembly election day said, "Everyone should come out and vote. It is extremely important. Don't be lazy."

As polling is underway in Delhi, 19.37% voter turnout has been recorded till 1 pm. 

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani and his daughter Pratibha Advani cast their vote at a polling booth on Aurangzeb lane. Polling underway in all the 70 constituencies in the national capital.

BJP veteran LK Advani, along with his daughter cast vote in Delhi elections 2020

Police and paramilitary force personnel hold flag march in Brij Puri. Joint CP Eastern Range Alok Kumar says, "There's adequate arrangement in place for smooth conduct of polls. All senior officers along with the forces patrolling the area. PCR & QRTs deployed at sensitive areas".

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora casts his vote at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi assembly constituency. Delhi CM and sitting MLA from the constituency, Arvind Kejriwal is contesting from here. BJP's Sunil Yadav and Congress's Romesh Sabharwal fielded against the CM.

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora casts his vote 

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari takes a dig at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his visit to a temple in Delhi on election eve.  

As Delhi election is underway, a scuffle broke out between AAP and Congress workers near Majnu ka Teela. Congress candidate Alka Lamba tried to slap an AAP worker. AAP leader Sanjay Singh has said the party will complain to Election Commission.

Women voters queue up in Shaheen Bagh to cast their vote. The area has been a centre stage for anti-CAA protests in the national capital.     

Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi has cast her vote at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi assembly constituency. She was accompanied by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra who will cast her vote at booth no.114 & 116 at Lodhi Estate.

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi casts her vote

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi casts his vote at polling booth number 81&82 at Aurangzeb Road. Polling underway in all 70 constituencies.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi casts his at Aurangzeb Road. 

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Singh cast their vote at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi assembly constituency.

110-year-old Kalitara Mandal, the oldest voter of Delhi, casts her vote at SDMC Primary School, Chittaranjan Park in Greater Kailash assembly constituency as polling underway in the national capital.

110-year-old Kalitara Mandal, the oldest voter of Delhi, casts her vote in Greater Kailash constituency.

President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind cast their votes at Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, President’s Estate.

President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind cast their votes at Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, President’s Estate. 

Incumbent Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has cast his vote at MCD school in Pandav Nagar.

4.33% voter turnout has been recorded in Delhi Assembly Polls till 10:00 am on Saturday. 

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal voted along with my family in Delhi's civil lines area. He has urged all young voters to come out to vote saying, "your participation strengthens democracy."

Chief Minister Kejriwal voted along with his family.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has appealed to Delhi voters to cast their vote to make Delhi free from politics of vote bank and falsehood.

As Delhi votes today to elect its fate for the next 5 years, 0.79% voter turnout has been recorded till 9 am.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal leaves from his residence to cast his vote. BJP's Sunil Yadav and Congress's Romesh Sabharwal are contesting against him from New Delhi constituency.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal leaves from his residence to cast his vote.

AAP candidate from Rajinder Nagar, Raghav Chadha casts his vote at a polling station in Rajinder Nagar. Congress's Rocky Tuseed and BJP's RP Singh are contesting from the assembly constituency here.

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Meenakshi Lekhi casts her vote at a polling station in South Extension Part-II. Polling is underway in all 70 constituencies in Delhi.

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Meenakshi Lekhi casts her vote

Congress candidate from the Chandni Chowk assembly constituency, Alka Lamba casts her vote at polling booth number 161 at Tagore Garden Extension; She is up against Prahlad Singh Sahni of Aam Aadmi Party and BJP's Suman Gupta.

Congress candidate from the Chandni Chowk assembly constituency, Alka Lamba casts her vote at polling booth number 161 at Tagore Garden Extension.

An EVM has encountered some problem at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya booth number 114 in New Delhi constituency.

Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari and senior RSS leader Ram Lal stand in a queue at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi constituency to cast their vote. Delhi CM and sitting MLA from the constituency, Arvind Kejriwal is contesting from here. BJP's Sunil Yadav and Congress's Romesh Sabharwal fielded against the CM.

Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari and senior RSS leader Ram Lal stand in a queue at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi constituency to cast their vote.

Lt Governor Anil Baijal and his wife Mala Baijal cast their vote at a polling station at Greater Kailash. AAP's sitting MLA and candidate Saurabh Bhardwaj is contesting against BJP's Shikha Rai and Congress's Sukhbir Pawar from here. 

Lt Governor Anil Baijal, wife Mala Baijal cast vote in Greater Kailash

Voting has not yet begun at C10 block booth in Yamuna Vihar due to a technical issue in the EVM. Election Commission's technical team is at the spot.

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan along with his mother arrive at Ratan Devi Public School in Krishna Nagar to cast their votes. BJP's Anil Goel and Congress's Ashok Walia contesting from here against AAP's sitting MLA and candidate SK Bagga.

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan casts his vote in Krishna Nagar.

All women voters must vote today, said incumbent chief minister Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi assembly election is underway. Taking it to Twitter, Kejriwal said, "just like you take responsibility of your house, nation and Delhi is also your responsibility. All women voters must vote today and take your husbands along with you. Also ask them whom you should vote."

Voters stand in queue at a polling booth in Shaheen Public School in Shaheen Bagh, Okhla, which has become the centerstage for anti-CAA protests. AAP's Amanatullah is the sitting MLA and 2020 candidate of the party, he is up against Congress's Parvez Hashmi and BJP's Brahm Singh Bidhuri. 

Voters stand in a queue in Shaheen Bagh, which has become the centre stage for anti-CAA protests in the national capital. 

BJP MP Parvesh Verma casts his vote at a polling station in Matiala assembly constituency. BJP and Congress have fielded Rajesh Gehlot and Sumesh Shokeen from the constituency, respectively. Gulab Singh Yadav of AAP is the current MLA and party's candidate from Matiala.

BJP MP Parvesh Verma casts his vote ​

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Delhi election day urged the people, especially the youth to vote in record numbers. "Urging the people of Delhi, especially my young friends, to vote in record numbers," Modi wrote on Twitter.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar cast his vote at the polling station set up at NDMC School of Science and Humanities Education at Tuglak Cresent. He says, "it is basic duty of every citizen to vote. It is important to get out there and contribute."

BJP leader Ram Madhav arrives at a polling station in Jhandewalan area, in Karol Bagh assembly constituency. AAP has fielded its sitting MLA Vishesh Ravi from here. BJP's Yogendra Chandolia and Congress' Gaurav Dhanak are contesting from here.

Polling in all 70 assembly constituencies in Delhi begins. A total of 672 candidates are in fray. The election is taking place in 13,700 polling booths across the national capital. 

Delhi Deputy CM and Aam Aadmi Party candidate from Patparganj Assembly constituency Manish Sisodia says, "Today, people of Delhi will vote for better education and future for their children."

On Friday evening, the Election Commission sent notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for a video tweeted by him.

The notice, dated February 7, accused Kejriwal of violating model code of conduct and came on a BJP complaint filed February 4 where it has alleged Kejriwal was tweeting a video "with the intention of gaining votes by aggravating existing differences/creating mutual hatred/causing tension between religious communities in violation of the Model Code of Conduct".

On Delhi election eve, the incumbent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and BJP's Delhi unit chief Manoj Tiwari paid obeisance at famous temples in the national capital.

Kejriwal along with his wife Sunita offered prayers at the famous Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place. After his visit to the temple, the chief minister said he prayed for the progress of the people of Delhi.

Tiwari also visited the famous Chhatarpur and Kalkaji temples and offered prayers. "I prayed for the happiness of the people of Delhi and also sought blessings of the goddesses to enable people to cast their vote judiciously," he said. 

Visuals from Polling Station 80 at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi assembly constituency. CM & sitting MLA from the constituency, Arvind Kejriwal is contesting from here. BJP has fielded Sunil Yadav and Congress has fielded Romesh Sabharwal from here.

As Delhi votes today to elect the new government, a total of 672 candidates are in the fray across 70 constituencies. Polling will begin at 8 am.

Voters start arriving at a polling station in Jhandewalan area, in Karol Bagh assembly constituency. AAP has fielded its sitting MLA Vishesh Ravi from here. BJP's Yogendra Chandolia and Congress' Gaurav Dhanak are contesting from here. Voting begins at 8 AM.

Vehicles being checked by Police in Jamia area, as security has been tightened in Delhi, in view of assembly elections today.

Delhi Metro services started at 4:00 AM today, in order to facilitate the polling personnel and others to reach their destinations on time.

Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, BJP candidate from Hari Nagar assembly constituency offers prayers at Fateh Nagar Gurudwara as polling to being at 8 am. 

Voting for Delhi Election 2020 to take place today, 70 assembly constituencies to undergo polling. Voting to begin at 8 AM.