As Delhi gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, a total of 981 candidates have filed their nomination papers for 70 seats. The scrutiny of these nominations will take place today, with candidates having the option to withdraw their names by January 20. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has scheduled the polls for February 5, 2025, and the vote counting will occur on February 8, 2025.

Key Constituencies and Candidates

The New Delhi constituency has seen the highest number of nominations. A total of 29 candidates have filed 40 nomination papers for this seat, making it the most contested. Among the prominent candidates is Arvind Kejriwal, the current Chief Minister of Delhi, who will face a fierce challenge from Parvesh Verma of the BJP (son of Sahib Singh Verma, former Delhi CM) and Sandeep Dikshit of Congress (son of Sheila Dikshit, former Delhi CM). The political battle in New Delhi is expected to be intense, with these high-profile candidates vying for a crucial seat in the national capital.

Other Constituency Insights

The Kasturba Nagar constituency has seen the least number of nominations, with only 6 candidates filing a total of 9 nomination papers. Here, AAP has fielded Ramesh Pahalwan, BJP has fielded Neeraj Basoya, and Congress has chosen Abhishek Dutt. Other significant constituencies such as Kalkaji, Patparganj, and Jangpura are also witnessing significant competition, with a variety of candidates from different parties.

• Kalkaji has 18 candidates with 28 nominations.
• Patparganj has 11 candidates filing 20 nominations, with Awadh Ojha of AAP contesting from here.
• Jangpura, with 12 candidates, has 19 nomination papers filed.

Regional Breakdown of Nominations

A closer look at the ECI data reveals a diverse range of nominations across the capital:

• Central Delhi has received 154 nomination papers from 99 candidates.
• East Delhi has 119 nominations from 79 candidates.
• The New Delhi part, which includes constituencies like Patel Nagar, Delhi Cantt, Rajinder Nagar, and Greater Kailash, saw 135 nominations from 85 candidates.
• North Delhi has 108 candidates with 183 nominations.
• West Delhi, covering areas like Nangloi Jat and Rajouri Garden, received 170 nominations from 104 candidates.

Other areas such as South Delhi (88 nominations from 57 candidates), South West Delhi (153 nominations from 108 candidates), and South East Delhi (140 nominations from 93 candidates) also show a significant number of nominations, indicating a competitive election landscape.

Conclusion

With the nomination process nearing completion and the scrutiny under way, the Delhi 2025 Assembly elections are shaping up to be a high-stakes contest. BJP, AAP, and Congress are leaving no stone unturned to secure a win, and as the election date approaches, the political scene in Delhi is set to become even more heated. Keep an eye on this space for updates as the elections unfold, and check out our related stories for insights into the major political figures of Delhi’s political landscape.

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