Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: No difference between PM Modi, Kejriwal; both cowards, corrupt, says Priyanka Gandhi

EC writes to Delhi CEO, emphasises steps for free and fair assembly polls

With Delhi polls scheduled for Wednesday, Election Commission has emphasised to Chief Electoral Officer Delhi that a close tracking should be made by all the enforcement agencies for tracking all forms of misuse of money power and inducement to voter and no party shall indulge in any activity which may aggravate existing differences or create mutual hatred or cause tension between different castes and communities.

In a letter sent by the Election Commission on Saturday, its secretary BC Patra laid emphasis on a series of measures to ensure free and fair elections. It referred to the meeting held on Saturday with concerned officials and laid out points for special focus.

The letter said that the Election Commission has issued directions to Observers, District Election Officer, Returning offices, Senior Officers of Municipal Authorities (MCD, NDMC and Cantonment Board) and police authorities during the review meetings to ensure free, fair and inducement-free elections of the Delhi assembly.

Delhi elections: 'Delhi is dedicated to Arvind Kejriwal and he is winning,' says TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha

On TMC's support to Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi Elections 2025, TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha says, "... Delhi is dedicated to Arvind Kejriwal and he is winning... This time, the fight is between Jan Shakti (power of people) and Dhan Shakti (power of money)... Aam Aadmi Party is moving forward with Jan Shakti, and its impact will be seen very prominently..."

Eight Aam Aadmi Party MLAs on Saturday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, a day after resigning from AAP, dealing a fresh blow to the party as it gears up for the February 5 elections.

The resignations came after the legislators were denied tickets to contest the upcoming elections.

Biggest liquor scam was done by Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing a public rally in Sadar Bazar, Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, "Whatever they (BJP) do, they do it only to help Adani and Ambani. Mohan Bhagwat says that we got independence not on 15th August 1947 but after Prime Minister Modi came to power. Arvind Kejriwal had said that I would change the politics of Delhi... The biggest liquor scam was done by Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal."

Sanjay Singh writes to EC

AAP MP Sanjay Singh wrote a letter to the Election Commission over allegations of BJP workers beating up AAP workers in the slums of Chelmsford Club in Delhi, demanding immediate suspension of SHO Parliament Street Police Station.

Amit Shah targets Arvind Kejriwal in his address

Addressing a public rally at Sonia Vihar, Union home minister Amit Shah said, "During Anna's movement, he (Arvind Kejriwal) used to say loudly, that he would not form a political party. He had said that he would put Sheila Dikshit in jail, he would not take the support of Congress, he swore on his children but he broke the oath of his children and became the chief minister by taking the support of Congress. He said he would not take a car, security, or bungalow but leave aside 1, he broke 4 bungalows and built a Sheesh Mahal. We will provide the entire treatment including operations worth up to Rs 10 lakhs, free of cost to the people of Delhi."

Arvind Kejriwal made a bungalow of 50,000 yards with luxurious amenities: Shah

Addressing a public rally at Mustafabad, Union home minister Amit Shah said, "Arvind Kejriwal made a bungalow of 50,000 yards with luxurious amenities... Not only Sheesh Mahal worth Rs 51 crore was made, but also scams worth thousands of crores were done - liquor scam, Jal Board scam worth Rs 28,000 crores, Ration distribution scam worth Rs 5600 crores, DTC bus scam worth Rs 4500 crores, Classroom scam worth Rs 1300 crores, scam worth Rs 500 crores of panic button in buses, CCTV scam worth Rs 571 crores..."

Gig workers can now get free treatment: Amit Shah

Addressing a public rally at Mustafabad, Union home minister Amit Shah said, "PM Modi gave schemes worth thousands of crores to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand and middle class with income up to Rs 12 lakh per annum has been relieved of income tax... Gig workers can now get free treatment through registration on the e-Shram Portal..."

Underwhelming budget; focuses on Delhi, Bihar voters, lacks vision: Tharoor

Describing the Union Budget as "underwhelming", Congress leader Shashi Tharoor slammed the BJP-led Centre on Saturday for its "short-term thinking" in targeting the voters of Delhi and Bihar, and asserted that a far more visionary approach was needed to take the country out of the morass into which it might be sinking. In an interview to PTI at the news agency's headquarters here, Tharoor said he did not even hear the words "unemployment" and "inflation" from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her budget speech.

Referring to the announcement that individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will not have to pay any income tax under the new tax regime, Tharoor said it would benefit the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and that the "freebies" for Bihar would also get it votes, but slammed the approach as "short-term thinking".

"The fact is that if you have a job and you are earning Rs 12 lakh or less, you have reasons to be happy. If you do not have a job, it is not clear from this budget where the job is going to come from. If you are living in Bihar and you are from an ally (of the BJP) party, no doubt you get the sops that will help you with the elections, which is a very curious message this government has sent," Tharoor told PTI.

"Middle-class tax cut for the Delhi voters and lots of freebies for Bihar. But this is the same party that talks of 'one nation, one election'. I am sure that the people of Andhra Pradesh are thinking, 'if we also had an election at this time, we would have gotten lots of freebies too'," he said.

'Arvind Kejriwal should be legally held': Union minister Manohar Lal hits out at AAP

Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday responded to AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal's allegations against the Haryana government regarding the water of the Yamuna River and said that the AAP supremo should be held 'legally' liable for his statement.

Manohar Lal said that the Haryana government has filed a complaint in the Sonipat court and added that the Election Commission will also take appropriate action in response to the remarks from Kejriwal.

" The kind of statement he gives, it is not only politically wrong but he should be held responsible legally as well. Haryana government has filed a complaint in the Sonipat court...The Election Commission will also take action against this...", the Union Minister said.

This comes after AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday in a letter to the Election Commission raised serious allegations against Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini.

'Disappointed that billionaire loan waiver proposal ignored in Budget,' says Arvind Kejriwal

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said he was disappointed that his suggestion to end loan waiver for billionaires and spend the saved money on the middle class and farmers was not met in the Union budget 2025-26. Kejriwal in a post on X said a large portion of the public exchequer is spent on these waivers.

"I am disappointed this was not done," he said in the post.

Presenting her eighth straight Budget in the Lok Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid out a blueprint for "next-generation" reforms, including raising the FDI limit in the insurance sector and simplification of tax laws.

In a relief to the middle class, Sitharaman exempted annual income of up to Rs 12 lakh from income tax and rejigged tax slabs as part of her Budget.

'Union Budget planned in such a way to 'woo' the voters for Delhi,' says DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran claimed on Saturday that the Central Government's Union Budget is primarily designed to appeal to voters ahead of the Delhi elections.

He described the budget as "confusing," pointing out that while the Finance Minister initially announced that there would be no taxes for income up to 12 lakhs, she later revealed a 10% tax slab for income between 8 and 12 lakhs.

"It's a very disappointing Budget. The Budget seems to be like that, it's planned in such a way to woo the voters for Delhi, especially the Delhi elections coming on 5th February. The FM has given a big exemption saying that for Rs 12 Lakhs, there is no tax. Then she goes on to say that there is a slab of 10% for Rs 8-12 Lakhs. So, it is very confusing. I think the devil is in the details. She tries to promise the voters there is exemption of tax till Rs 12 Lakhs but this is not simple and straightforward. They have to claim in TDS and all these things...So, basically it's a let-down for the middle class once again," he said.

Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP of resorting to violence

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said, "BJP is losing elections badly in Delhi - in frustration they have now resorted to violence. We strongly condemn the attack on our MLA Mahendra Goyal from Rithala."

My appeal to all BJP supporters in Delhi....: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal

We can see people's enthusiasm for BJP: Baijayant Panda exudes confidence in party's Delhi election victory

BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda expressing confidence in his party's victory in the Delhi elections said that there are lakhs of migrant Odia people in Delhi and their enthusiasm for the BJP, PM Modi's leadership and their desire for a double engine government is evident.

Speaking to ANI, Panda said, "Today I am here in Kasturba Nagar and there is a large number of people from the Odia community here. There are lakhs of Pravasi Odia brothers and sisters in Delhi. We can see their enthusiasm for the BJP, PM Modi's leadership and the desire for a double-engine government in Delhi."

BJP MP Ravi Kishan has expressed confidence in the party's victory in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, asserting that BJP candidate Shikha Rai is set to win from the Greater Kailash Assembly constituency.

Speaking to ANI, signalling the party's optimism ahead of the upcoming elections, Kishan said, "Jhaadu wale ja rahe hain, Modi ji aa rahe hai (the broom is going, Modi ji is coming).

Kejriwal claims even BJP supporters save Rs 25,000 a month under AAP, seeks their vote

Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday claimed that even BJP supporters are saving up to Rs 25,000 per month through the schemes implemented by the AAP government in Delhi, and urged them to vote for his party in the February 5 Assembly elections. In a video message, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor claimed that he spoke to a BJP supporter, and questioned the benefits being provided in the BJP-ruled states.

"I asked him, where would you go if the BJP comes to power? How many BJP-ruled states have good government schools? In how many BJP-ruled states is electricity free and available round the clock? Vote for yourself and press the button of 'Jhaadu' (broom)," Kejriwal said, referring to the party symbol.

Claiming that under AAP, an average family in Delhi saves around Rs 25,000 per month on account of free electricity, water, quality education and healthcare services, Kejriwal warned that these savings would be at risk if the BJP comes to power.

On Friday, the AAP chief launched a 'Bachat Patra' campaign to highlight the AAP government's welfare schemes.

"People can note how much they are saving through our free welfare initiatives," he said.

"AAP will win more than sixty seats": Sanjay Singh exudes confidence ahead of Delhi polls

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh exuded confidence in his party winning more than 60 seats in the 70-seat legislature in the upcoming Delhi assembly polls.
Speaking to mediapersons, Sanjay Singh said that the Arvind Kejriwal-led government will be formed in Delhi with an absolute majority.

"...AAP will be winning more than sixty seats and the Arvind Kejriwal-led government will be formed in Delhi with an absolute majority," Sanjay Singh said.

Meanwhile, with less than a week left for the Delhi polls, the battle has intensified between three major parties in the fray--ruling AAP, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Congress.

Earlier on Friday, after 8 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs stepped down from their posts in the party on Friday, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh took a potshot at AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and said that the 'Aapda' party's ship will sink on February 5 and Delhi will receive BJP's double engine government on February 8.

'Arvind Kejriwal should be legally held,' Union minister Manohar Lal hits out at AAP

Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar slammed AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, responding to his allegations against the Haryana government regarding the water of the Yamuna River and said that the AAP supremo should be held 'legally' liable for his statement.

He further added that the Haryana government has filed a complaint in the Sonipat court and added that the Election Commission will also take appropriate action in response to the remarks from Kejriwal.

" The kind of statement he gives, it is not only politically wrong but he should be held responsible legally as well. Haryana government has filed a complaint in the Sonipat court...The Election Commission will also take action against this...", the Union minister said.

This comes after AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday in a letter to the Election Commission raised serious allegations against Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

He sent a written response to the Election Commission, demanding that a criminal case be filed against Nayab Singh Saini regarding the 'poisonous' Yamuna issue.

Delhi polls: 'Jhaadu wale ja rahe hain, Modi ji aa rahe hai'

BJP MP Ravi Kishan says, "BJP candidate Shikha Rai from the Greater Kailash Assembly constituency is winning...'Jhaadu wale ja rahe hain, Modi ji aa rahe hai'..."

Delhi polls: Another AAP MLA Girish Soni has tendered his resignation to the speaker

Another AAP MLA resigns from the party. Madipur MLA Girish Soni has tendered his resignation to the speaker. 7 AAP MLAs had resigned from the party earlier.

'People of AAP-BJP do not understand your struggle': Priyanka Gandhi

"Today AAP leaders are talking about Narendra Modi's 'Rajmahal' and BJP leaders are talking about Kejriwal's 'Sheeshmahal'. Everyone is talking about who ate how much money and who built how big a palace. The people of AAP-BJP do not understand your struggle. They are just trying to divert your attention by creating divisions," Priyanka said.

"So you have to think about it Are these your issues? How will you get clean water? How will your roads be built? How will your children be educated? How will you get employment?" he added.

No difference between PM Modi, Arvind Kejriwal; both are cowards, corrupt: Congress' Priyanka Gandhi at poll rally

'Your vote can strengthen or weaken the Constitution,' says Priyanka in poll bound Delhi

While addressing a rally in Delhi, Priyanka Gandhi said, "India is a democratic country. Our Constitution is made for everyone, in which everyone has equal rights. The Constitution has given you the power to vote, through which you choose your government. Your vote can strengthen or weaken the Constitution. Therefore, you must take your decision very carefully,"

Delhi voters will put an end to AAP's open licence for loot: Anurag Thakur

Former Union Minister and BJP’s star campaigner for the Delhi Assembly elections Anurag Singh Thakur on Friday said that voters in the city will put an end to the AAP government's licence to loot.

Interacting with Delhi voters, Anurag Thakur said: "Arvind Kejriwal has given AAP leaders a free hand to loot Delhi. This is why corruption has reached its peak under the AAP government."

The former Union Minister said the AAP that once claimed to provide corruption-free governance is now embroiled in multiple scams, including the Jal Board, classroom construction, liquor policy, DTC, and hawala transactions.

"From the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ (luxurious official residence) to the liquor scam, all their corrupt activities have been mentioned in the CAG report," he said.

He addressed three public meetings in the Mustafabad and Ghonda Assembly constituencies.

Additionally, he participated in a programme at Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, discussing the role of youth in building a developed India.

He urged the first-time voters to cast their votes and choose a development-oriented government for Delhi.

'Don't feel like working in this party, this is the biggest reason': AAP MLA Madan Lal after resigning

After resigning as AAP MLA, Madan Lal said, " Don't feel like working in this party, this is the biggest reason, we thought about it so many times, even though we did not get tickets, we stayed in the party for over 1 and half months but those people to whom the party gave tickets, their performance, party's performance, it feels like party made a mistake...party is moving away from its ideologies..."

BJP govt strengthens several infrastructures works in Delhi under leadership of Modi: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday claimed that several infrastructure projects including roads, expressways, and transit corridors have been strengthened here at a cost of Rs 68,000 crore under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing an election rally in Moti Nagar vidhan sabha, Dhami said that party candidate Harish Khurana and his family have been serving Delhi for decades, with his father being one of the founders of BJP.

Dhami targeted Aam Aadmi Party supremo alleging, "Kejriwal and his AAPda party do the opposite of what they say."

The hill state CM, while addressing another rally in Shalimar Bagh, also alleged that Kejriwal has become the "brand ambassador" of corruption in the country.

"Today our country is progressing rapidly under the leadership of PM Modi. Be it roads, health, train facilities, infrastructure or science and technology, our country is progressing in every area," Dhami said.

'AAP moved away from its ideology': MLA after resigning party

After resigning as AAP MLA, Bhupinder Singh Joon said, "There is no pressure on us, candidate list came on 9th December and today is 31st January, so amid this, we thought about this and accessed. The ideology with which AAP had come, it has moved away from it...there are 4-5 people in the high command who are totally corrupt and there are chargesheets registered against them in Liquor scam and Swati Maliwal case..."

Trilokpuri MLA Rohit Mehraulia's resignation letter

'Shows that the people of Delhi have made up their minds': Anurag Thakur on the resignation of the 7 AAP MLAs

On the resignation of the 7 AAP MLAs, BJP MP Anurag Thakur said, "Earlier two of their Dalit leaders resigned citing that the party is against the Dalits...Now after getting tired of the corruption in their party, 7 MLAs resigned today...This shows that the people of Delhi have made up their minds, BJP is going to form government in Delhi..."

Delhi polls: AAP wins elections through love, it has no money to distribute: Punjab CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Friday said AAP does not have money and can only spread love, a day after an Election Commission team reached Kapurthala House, his official residence here, to conduct a search over allegation that money was being distributed from there in the poll-bound city. Amid a blame game between the Aam Aadmi Party and the EC, the flying squad returned empty-handed from Kapurthala House at Copernicus Road on Thursday, claiming the doors were locked and no searches could be conducted.

Campaigning in the Kondli constituency in support of AAP candidate Kuldeep Kumar on Friday, Mann asked the EC what did they find from Kapurthala House during their search and asserted that the AAP wins elections through love, not money.

"We can only distribute love, we do not have money," he added.

On Thursday the Punjab chief minister slammed the poll panel saying its "searches" were an insult to all "Punjabis". In a post on X, he claimed, that the EC officials searched every nook and corner of Kapurthala House.

Delhi polls: AAP will cross 60 out of 70 seats again: Kejriwal ahead of Delhi polls

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday expressed confidence that his party will once again secure over 60 out of 70 seats in the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections. Addressing a 'janasabha' in east Delhi's Laxmi Nagar constituency, Kejriwal claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had already conceded defeat.

"BJP has accepted their loss. If every vote goes to 'jhaadu' (broom, AAP's election symbol) against BJP's hooliganism, we will once again cross 60 seats," he said.

AAP had won 62 out of 70 seats in the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections and an unprecedented 67 seats in 2015.

Kejriwal also warned voters that if the BJP came to power, it would discontinue AAP-led government's free welfare schemes, including free electricity, water, and bus rides for women.

Delhi polls: Uttarakhand CM Dhami campaigns BJP candidate Neeraj Basoya

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in a public meeting organized in favour of BJP candidate Neeraj Basoya from Kasturba Nagar constituency in the Delhi Assembly elections in Sadiq Nagar, Delhi.

'Whenever PM Modi speaks, he lies': AAP counters PM Modi

On PM Modi's statements on AAP in his election rally, AAP national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar says, "Whenever PM Modi speaks, he lies...He abused a government that presented Delhi model to the country...I don't think anyone believes what PM Modi says...He gave a similar 'jumla' of seaplane before Gujarat elections. Crores of Rupees were spent but it got busted. He said the same for 100 smart cities. But what happened to all that?..."

Several prominent members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have resigned from their positions as Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), citing dissatisfaction with the party's decision to not grant them tickets for the upcoming elections.

The resignations include Rohit Mehraulia, MLA from Trilokpuri, Madan Lal from Kasturba Nagar, Rajesh Rishi from Janakpuri, and Bhavna Gaur from Palam. Additionally, Bhupinder Singh Joon, the MLA from Bijwasan, and Pawan Kumar Sharma, the MLA from Adarsh Nagar, have also stepped down from their posts.

The AAP has not provided tickets to these six MLAs for the next election cycle, a move that has led to their departure from the party. Sources close to the resigned members suggest that the decision to exclude them from the list of candidates was a key factor in their decision to leave.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra holds a roadshow in Nangloi Jat Assembly Constituency

Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Mehrauli, Naresh Yadav also resigns from the party

Naresh Yadav, who was an MLA for two consecutive terms, was made the candidate of the Aam Aadmi Party for the third time. But after the allegations in the sacrilege case were proved, Naresh Yadav himself returned the ticket, after which AAP fielded another candidate from Mehrauli.

Delhi polls: Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Bijwasan Bhupinder Singh Joon and MLA from Adarsh Nagar Pawan Kumar Sharma also resigned from the party

4 AAP MLAs quit party after being dropped for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections

Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Trilokpuri Rohit Mehraulia, MLA from Kasturba Nagar Madan Lal, MLA from Janakpuri Rajesh Rishi, MLA from Palam Bhavna Gaur resigned from the party

The party did not give tickets to them this time.

PM Modi slams AAP for 'stalling Delhi's growth', accuses it of using city as 'political ATM'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing it of stalling Delhi's development while using the national capital's resources for its political gains.

He urged people to elect a "double-engine government" to ensure the city's progress.

Speaking at a public rally in Dwarka, Modi showcased the recently inaugurated Yashobhoomi convention centre, terming it a glimpse of the BJP's vision for a modern Delhi. "The BJP wants to make Delhi modern and a glimpse of that can be seen in Dwarka after the Centre constructed the majestic Yashobhoomi here," he said.

Taking a swipe at AAP, the prime minister alleged that the party has turned Delhi into a "political ATM" to fund its ambitions in other states. "AAP-da (AAP disaster) has looted Delhi's money and is using it to expand its politics elsewhere. They are taking money out of Delhiites' pockets," he said, urging voters to free the city from its rule.

Modi accused AAP of engaging in constant fights instead of focusing on governance.

"Over the past years, they have only been fighting - with Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and with the Centre. If such people continue to rule Delhi, the city will keep lagging behind," he warned.

Delhi polls: 'Royal family of Congress insulted Prez Murmu': PM Modi on Sonia, Rahul Gandhi's remarks

Delhi polls: 'AAPda turned Delhi into its ATM to serve its own political interests,' says PM Modi at poll rally in Delhi's Dwarka

PM Modi said, "Delhi needs a government of coordination, not one of conflict, so that every major problem of Delhi can be solved together. Together we have to free Delhi from the loot and lies of AAP-da...AAP-da people have made Delhi an ATM to shine their politics. AAP-da people have squeezed out Delhi's money and looted it. By committing scams in Delhi, these AAP leaders use black money to shine in politics in other states of the country. I assure you that as soon as we form the government in Delhi, we will take strict action against AAP-da’s corruption. Those who have looted Delhi will be held accountable and made to return what they took."

'AAPda' busy picking fights with everyone: PM Modi attacks Kejriwal over Yamuna remark

Delhi polls: 'Will take strict action against AAPda’s corruption,' PM Modi

During the address, PM Modi said, "I assure you that as soon as we form the government in Delhi, we will take strict action against AAPda’s corruption. Those who have looted Delhi will be held accountable and made to return what they took."

"In the very first session of the Assembly, the CAG report will be presented. This report will reveal AAPda’s scams, which is why they are trying to hide it," he added.

Delhi polls: 'Delhi needs a double engine government': PM Modi in Delhi's Dwarka rally

PM Modi said, "Delhi needs a double engine government of the Central and State governments. You saw Congress in power for many years, and then AAP took over Delhi. You have given me the opportunity to serve the country again and again, and now give me a chance to serve Delhi also by forming a double-engine government. A glimpse of the extent to which the BJP wants to make Delhi modern can be seen here in Dwarka. The central government constructed a magnificent Yashobhoomi here. Because of Yashobhoomi, thousands of youth from Dwarka and Delhi have got employment and the business of the people has grown here. In the coming time, this entire area will be a kind of smart city"