Delhi election results LIVE: Election Commission to begin counting of votes at 8 am

Delhi assembly elections result 2025 | Key points on counting of votes

-Counting of votes time: The counting of votes for Delhi assembly election 2025 will begin at 8 am today, February 8.

-Postal ballots to be counted first: The counting process will start with postal ballots, which include votes from government officials on election duty, service voters, and elderly or differently-abled voters who chose postal voting.

-Delhi voting date: Voting for Delhi assembly poll 2025 took place in a single phase on February 5.

-Delhi voting percentage: According to the Election Commission of India (EC) data, the approximate voter turnout after the Delhi assembly election stood at 60.54 per cent.

-Districts with highest and lowest voter turnout: with the North East district recording the highest voting percentage - 66.25 per cent. Lowest polling was recorded in the South East Delhi district at 56.40 per cent.

-Delhi exit poll results: Delhi election 2025 exit poll results were released on Wednesday evening, after the voting for the assembly poll concluded. Most exit polls projected a comfortable win for BJP in the Delhi assembly election, while the incumbent AAP is predicted to be failing to hit a hattrick. Exit polls projected another rout for Congress.

Delhi assembly elections result LIVE: Manish Sisodia, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and party's candidate from the Jangpura constituency, said that they are confident of forming government.

"We have to do a lot more work for Delhi and the education of children," Manish Sisodia said.

Exit polls have projected AAP's ouster in Delhi.

Delhi assembly election result LIVE: Shikha Rai, the BJP candidate from Greater Kailash, up against AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj told PTI, “I am confident. People of this constituency have given their blessings. They want BJP to come to power.”

Delhi election result LIVE: Assembly elections 2025: Congress candidate from the New Delhi seat Sandeep Dikshit told PTI before the counting of votes that, "I am very hopeful. I think that the people liked what I said. Rest let's see what happens. Everything will be out in the open soon."

The Congress was predicted to get the least seats as per most exit polls.

Delhi assembly election result LIVE: AAP leader Anurag Dhanda expressed confidence in the party's victory as counting of votes is set to begin later today.

“We are confident (of victory), people have supported Arvind Kejriwal because he was fighting for the people, and this was an election that he fought against the entire system and not just a party,” he said, as quoted by PTI.

Delhi election result LIVE: BJP's candidate from the Karol Bagh seat Dushyant Gautam visited Jhandewalan Mata Temple in the early hours of the morning and offered prayers ahead of vote counting today.

Delhi assembly election result LIVE: Saurabh Bharadwaj of AAP, who has consistently won the Greater Kailash seat since 2013, is contesting against BJP’s Shikha Rai and Congress’ Garvit Singhvi.

Delhi election result LIVE: Among individual assembly constituencies, Mustafabad had the highest voter turnout at 69.01 per cent, while Mehrauli recorded the lowest at 53.02 per cent.

Delhi election result LIVE: In the 2020 polls, Delhi had recorded a turnout of 62.59 per cent. During Lok Sabha elections in 2024, 56 per cent of the voters in the national capital participated.

Delhi assembly election result LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal on Friday claimed that the Election Commission of India (ECI) had declined to upload Form 17C and the vote counts per booth for each assembly, despite multiple requests.

Delhi election result LIVE: Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said after exit polls were released, that the people of Delhi had voted for change. Most polls have predicted a BJP victory in Delhi.

"I believe the people of Delhi made up their minds long ago that they wanted change," he said as per ANI.

“Delhiites want a corruption-free government. BJP workers campaigned with great dedication in the run-up to the election to fight against corruption in the city,” Sachdeva said.

Delhi assembly election result LIVE: AAP's national spokesperson Reena Gupta told PTI that exit polls have “historically underestimated” them and that they always gain more than the projections once poll results are out. Most exit polls have predicted a BJP victory in the Delhi elections.

"You look at any exit poll -- whether in 2013, 2015 or 2020 -- the AAP was always shown getting a smaller number of seats. But it got a greater number of seats in the actual results," Gupta said.

Delhi election result LIVE: BJP state president VD Sharma told ANI that the BJP was sure to win and make history in the Delhi assembly elections.

“The results of Delhi elections are about to come. History is going to be made in Delhi after 26 years under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. We will win with a huge majority...people have great faith in PM Modi. Now under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we want to ensure the development of Delhi,” he said.

Delhi assembly election result LIVE: PCR Vans will be deployed and the traffic police will ensure smooth vehicular movement today as votes for the Delhi elections will be counted.

Delhi assembly election result LIVE: A three-tier security detail with 10,000 police personnel has been deployed for the counting of votes across 19 centres in the city.

"We have made robust security arrangements (for counting day). Only authorised personnel will be allowed inside the counting centres, where the use of mobile phones will be strictly prohibited," said special commissioner of police Devesh Chandra Srivastava, as quoted by PTI.

He also added that two companies of paramilitary forces would be deployed at each of the counting centre. The centres will also have metal frame and hand-held metal detectors as well as X ray machines for safety.

Delhi election result LIVE: In the 2020 Delhi assembly election, most exit polls predicted a landslide victory for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). For instance, Jan Ki Baat forecasted 55 seats for AAP and 15 for BJP, while India Today-Axis My India projected 59-68 seats for AAP and 2-11 for BJP.

Times Now predicted 47 seats for AAP and 23 for BJP, and NewsX-Neta also projected 55 seats for AAP and 14 for BJP. India News-Nation and ABP News-CVoter made similar predictions, with AAP expected to win between 51-65 seats and BJP between 3-17 seats.

As the results unfolded, the pollsters were largely accurate: AAP delivered an outstanding performance, securing 62 seats, while the BJP improved its tally, winning eight seats.

Delhi election result LIVE: In the 2020 Delhi assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged victorious, securing 62 out of 70 seats, continuing its dominance in the city.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to win just eight seats.

Congress, which had ruled Delhi for 15 years, failed to win a single seat in both the 2020 and 2015 elections, and exit polls suggest they are likely to face a similar result in the 2025 election.

Delhi election result LIVE: As the Delhi assembly election 2025 approaches its results day, most exit polls indicate a comfortable win for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a setback for the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which was hoping for a hattrick in the city.

However, two pollsters, WeePreside and Mind Brink, have projected a win for AAP. All exit polls predict a humiliating defeat for the Congress, with no more than three seats expected.

Exit poll results:

Axis My India

BJP: 45-55

AAP: 15-25

Congress: 0-1

Today's Chanakya

BJP: 51 ± 6

AAP: 19 ± 6

Congress: 0 ± 3

Chanakya Strategies

BJP: 39-44

AAP: 25-28

Congress: 2-3

P-Marq

AAP: 21-31

BJP: 39-49

Congress: 0-1

JVC

BJP: 39-45

AAP: 22-31

Congress: 0-2

People's Insight

AAP: 25-29

BJP: 40-44

Congress: 0-2

Matrize

BJP: 35-40

AAP: 32-37

Congress: 0-1

Peoples Pulse

BJP: 51-60

AAP: 10-19

Congress: 0

WeePreside

BJP: 18-23

AAP: 46-52

Congress: 0-1

Mind Brink

BJP: 44-49

AAP: 21-25

Congress: 0-1

DV Research

BJP: 26-34

AAP: 36-44

Congress: 0

Delhi election result LIVE: The official vote counting for the 2025 Delhi assembly election will begin at 8:00 am today, February 8. The counting process will start with postal ballots, which include votes from government officials on election duty, service voters, and elderly or differently-abled voters who chose postal voting.

After the postal ballots are counted, the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be unlocked and the votes will be counted in multiple rounds. This process is expected to continue throughout the day, with results from different constituencies being released at intervals.

The Election Commission will update vote trends regularly, offering a clearer picture of each party's performance. By around afternoon, major voting trends are likely to emerge, giving an early indication of the likely winner.

Delhi exit poll 2025 LIVE: A total of 699 candidates are fighting the Delhi assembly election 2025.

Voting for Delhi assembly election took place on February five in a single phase, while the counting of votes for the same is taking place today, February 8, to decide whether the AAP comes to power in Delhi for a third consecutive term or the BJP gets a chance to form a government in the national capital after 27 years.

Delhi election result LIVE: The Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) on Friday served a legal notice to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, seeking answers about an allegation made by him about the BJP attempting to poach candidates for ₹15 crore and ministerial positions.

The ACB's notice refers to a post on X by Kejriwal accusing the BJP of offering bribes to 16 AAP candidates to switch sides. They have asked for evidence of the poaching bid and the names of the 16 candidates.

Delhi election result LIVE: The EVMs and VVPAT machines used in the Delhi assembly elections have been stored in 70 strong rooms, each with a three-tier security system, an official confirmed on Thursday. The elections were held on February 5, and results will be declared on February 8.

"These strong rooms, one for each assembly constituency, are being safeguarded with stringent security measures as part of the Election Commission of India’s protocols," news agency PTI quoted Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R Alice Vaz.

With a robust three-tier security system in place, the strong rooms are being heavily guarded by Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) at the innermost perimeter, while state-armed police secure the outer perimeter, the statement revealed.

"24x7 CCTV surveillance is in place, covering all sealed doors and corridors, and a double-lock system ensures additional security," the Delhi CEO added.

Delhi election result LIVE: Former Delhi chief minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal is eyeing a third straight win from the New Delhi assembly constituency, while Parvesh Verma has been fielded by the BJP from this seat.

Arvind Kejriwal has represented the New Delhi constituency in the Delhi Legislative Assembly since 2015 and from 2013 to 2014 as well.

Delhi election result LIVE: According to the Axis My India exit poll, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set for a strong comeback in the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, with the party projected to win 45-55 of the 70 seats.

The Axis My India exit poll predicts a significant dip for the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which is expected to secure only 15-25 seats. Congress, on the other hand, is projected to win a maximum of just one seat. Read full report here - Delhi exit poll: Pradeep Gupta's Axis My India predicts a BJP comeback

Delhi election result LIVE: Most exit polls results are favouring a thumping victory for BJP in Delhi’s assembly elections, with the party projected to win 35-50 seats. Meanwhile, AAP’s dream of a third consecutive term seems uncertain, according to exit poll projections.

Meanwhile, Congress is expected to face another setback.