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Delhi Election 2025 LIVE Updates: Several rallies and roadshows are lined up on Thursday, including those of Arvind Kejriwal and Amit Shah. The Elections will be held on February 5.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal | File Image/PTI
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: A high-decibel Delhi poll campaign is underway ahead of the February 5 voting day, as part of which the political parties are hitting the ground and taking their vision to the people.
AAP’s campaign was hit by a massive controversy after party chief Arvind Kejriwal claimed that Haryana was contaminating the Yamuna river with “poison” before the water entered Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed him for his remarks, stating that he himself, along with other residents of the city and top officials drink the same water.
The Election Commission of India had sought a response from Kejriwal on his remark by 8 pm on Wednesday, replying to which the AAP chief said that the raw water received from the neighbouring state was “highly contaminated and extremely poisonous” for human health.
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Priyanka Gandhi To Hold A Roadshow In Nangloi Jat Tomorrow
Congress General Secretary and MP Priyanka Gandhi to hold a roadshow in Nangloi Jat, Delhi ( 2-4 pm) tomorrow afternoon … Following this, she’ll be addressing a public meeting in Mustafabad , Delhi tomorrow evening.
BJP Vows To Build A River Front Like The Sabarmati River Front On Yamuna
Amit Shah took a dig at Kejriwal and vowed build a river front like the Sabarmati River Front on Yamuna.
Shah said, “He had said that we will purify Yamuna and I will take a dip in Yamuna, but he has not taken a dip till date.No one in the world can do cheap politics like Kejriwal to win elections.Today, I am leaving saying that within 5 years, we will work to build a river front like the Sabarmati River Front on Yamuna ji”
Arvind Kejriwal Is Trying To Instigate Riots Between States, Says Congress
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate says, ” I feel that we who are leading a public life need to be careful and responsible while making statements, a former CM should especially be like that. If what Kejriwal saying is true, if actually poison has been mixed (in the Yamuna River), this is a big crime, he is accusing the Haryana govt of genocide, if this is true there should be action taken against Nayab Singh Saini and if it is false…he (Arvind Kejriwal) shouldn’t be making such dirty statements, he is trying to instigate riots between states…”
Delhi CM Writes to EC; Complains of Money, Liquor Distributed in Kalkaji, Attack on Slum Dwellers
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi wrote to the Election Commission on Thursday, alleging the distribution of money and liquor in Kalkaji constituency in “blatant violation” of the model code of conduct for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls.
Atishi, who is also the AAP candidate from Kalkaji, claimed to have learned that money and liquor are being distributed in large quantities in slum areas, including Nehru Camp, Navjeevan Camp, Transit Camp A and B, and Pocket A14 in Kalkaji.
She also alleged that violence and threats are being used to intimidate voters in these slum clusters.
Arvind Kejriwal Has Broken All Records Of Breaking Promises, Lying And Corruption
Amit Shah took a dig at AAP saying Arvind Kejriwal has broken all records of breaking promises, lying and corruption.
Murli Manohar Joshi, Gursharan Kaur Exercise Right To Vote Through The Home Voting Facility
Upholding the spirit of democracy, senior citizens and esteemed leaders exercised their right to vote through the Home Voting facility in the ongoing elections.
Smt. Gursharan Kaur, wife of Late Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, cast her vote availing the Home Voting facility. Notably, in the last Lok Sabha elections, Dr. Manmohan Singh had also utilized this facility to participate in the electoral process.
Similarly, Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, former Minister of Human Resource Development, aged 91, along with his wife, Ms. Tarla Joshi, aged 89, cast their votes from their residence. They were registered as Absentee Voters in the Senior Citizen category (AVSC).
It’s Shameful That The BJP Via The EC And Delhi Police Are Trying To Malign Punjabis, Says Mann
Bhagwant Mann lashed out at BJP over the alleged raid on his Delhi’s house. In a post on X, he said, “Today, the Election Commission team along with Delhi Police has come to raid my house Kapurthala House in Delhi. BJP people are openly distributing money in Delhi but Delhi Police and Election Commission are not seeing anything. No action is being taken on all this. In a way, Delhi Police and Election Commission are defaming Punjabis at the behest of BJP, which is very condemnable.”
A Team Of Delhi Police Officials Is Present Outside Kapurthala House
A team of Delhi Police officials is present outside Kapurthala House, where a team of Delhi election officials are present following a complaint about cash distribution was received on cVIGIL app Delhi Police says, “On a complaint by RO (Returning Officer) and Flying Squad Team, the Police presence is on requisition and requirement for the safety of FST.”
AAP Claims EC Team At Punjab CM Mann's Residence In Delhi For Search
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday claimed that a team of the Election Commission officials reached Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s Kapurthala House residence in Delhi for search.
A team of the Election Commission (EC) officials was present at Mann’s Kapurthala House to conduct a search at the premises, the AAP said in a statement.
An official outside Kapurthala House on Copernicus Marg here told reporters that a complaint was received regarding “cash” being distributed from there.
The team was awaiting permission to conduct the search, he added.
Vote For BJP In Delhi Irrespective Of Candidates: Rajnath Singh
Launching an attack on AAP for “breaking” its promises like that of a Jan Lokpal, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday appealed to people in Delhi to vote for the BJP irrespective of the candidates.
“The BJP is the only party which has fulfilled all promises it had made in its manifesto… I would urge you to forget everything and vote for the BJP,” Singh said, addressing a poll rally at Delhi Cantonment.
“Vote for the BJP in Delhi and don’t see who the candidate is. Your vote will be for Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Singh said.
Kejriwal Got Thousands And Crores Of Rupees But He Spent All The Money In Corruption: Fadnavis
During election campaign in Mustafabad Assembly Constituency, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, “He (Arvind Kejriwal) made big promises and said that he will clean the water of Yamuna ji and after cleaning the Yamuna ji in 5 years, he will take a dip in the Yamuna with his entire cabinet and come to you to ask for votes. But Yamuna has not been cleaned… now this is beyond your control… he got thousands and crores of rupees but he spent all the money in corruption
Our FST Had Come Which Was Not Allowed To Enter, Says Returning Officer
Returning Officer OP Pandey on AAP’s claim on Bhagwant Mann’s house raid said, “We have got a complaint about money distribution. We have to dispose of the complaint in 100 minutes. Our FST had come here which was not allowed to enter. I have come here to request them to let us enter along with a cameraperson. The complaint of money distribution was received on the cVIGIL app.”
Ravneet Singh Bittu Has Urged The Election Commission To Inspect The Official Vehicles Of All Punjab MLAs
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has urged the Election Commission to inspect the official vehicles of all Punjab MLAs, ministers, and the Chief Minister traveling to and from Kapurthala House in New Delhi. He alleges that cash is being transported from Punjab in these vehicles for distribution during the Delhi Assembly elections.
ECI Has Not Ordered Any Raid On Bhagwant Mann's Kapurthala House
ECI has not ordered any raid on Bhagwant Mann’s Kapurthala house, poll body sources said. “ECI don’t interfere in the routine work of investigative agencies,” sources said.
Kejriwal Allowed Yamuna To Get Polluted, Forced Delhiites To Drink Its Water: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday alleged that AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of poisoning Yamuna as he sensed his party’s imminent defeat in the assembly polls because he allowed the river to get polluted and forced people of Delhi to drink its water.
Addressing a public meeting in Rohini Assembly constituency, Shah alleged corruption in use of money meant for cleaning Yamuna river during the AAP’s rule, as he exhorted people to dislodge the Kejriwal-led party from power in Delhi.
“Kejriwal is making (such) excuses because he gave away the money meant for cleaning Yamuna to AAP’s corruption,” Shah charged, adding, “Kejriwal is resorting to such petty politics sensing his (party’s) defeat in the election.” Shah alleged that it’s the AAP government under Kejriwal’s leadership which allowed Yamuna to get polluted and forced people of Delhi to drink its water.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Delhi Police Reached Bhagwant Mann's Kapurthala House
Delhi Police reached Bhagwant Mann’s Kapurthala house. The team claimed that they were not allowed to enter the premises. ECI has also reached the spot but hasn’t been allowed to enter the residence as of now.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Kejriwal Is Working To Make One State Fight With Another State, Says Nadda
BJP chief JP Nadda hit out Arvind Kejriwal. He said, “Arvind Kejriwal said that poison is being mixed in the water from Haryana… He is working to make one state fight with another state. Is this anti-national work or not? 5 February is the day to retire from politics those people who make Haryana fight with Delhi and create fear among the people… Arvind Kejriwal had earlier said that he will clean the Yamuna water but he committed a scam of Rs 8000 crore in its cleaning. Even today foam is visible in the Yamuna water”
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Jaishankar Urges Youth To Make 'Right Choice'
With less than a week left for the Delhi Assembly elections, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday urged young voters to make a “right choice”, as he flagged poor roads and water supplies in the national capital.
The AAP has been in power in Delhi since 2015 and the BJP has made all out efforts to oust its government.
Speaking at an interactive session titled “Youth for Viksit Bharat” at Delhi University’s Hansraj College, Jaishankar highlighted Delhi’s importance in realising the vision of a developed India.
Congress Contesting Delhi Polls To Strengthen BJP, AAP's Defeat Its Only Motive: Kejriwal
Voting for Congress in Delhi Assembly polls will strengthen the BJP, alleged AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday in a recorded video message.
He claimed that he recently met a group of Congress supporters and even they believe that their party was not going to win even one of the 70 Assembly seats on February 5.
“I want to appeal to all Congress supporters that if they vote for Congress they will strengthen the BJP in a way. If the BJP came to power in Delhi, it will stop all benefits of AAP government schemes received by you,” Kejriwal charged.
ECI Denies AAP's Claims, Says ‘Raids Are Done By Investigating Agencies’
As per the sources, ECI denied AAP’s claims. It said, “Raids are done by investigating agencies…..not part of EC’s mandate”.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: This Time BJP Should Form Government In Delhi, Says Rajnath Singh
BJP gave statehood to Delhi. This time BJP should form government in Delhi, says Rajnath Singh at poll rally in Delhi Cantt.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: AAP Claims ECI Raided Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Delhi's Residence
Aam Aadmi party on Thursday claimed that ECI raided Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s Delhi’s residence.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Kejriwal And Sisodia Did Corruption In Delhi, Says Rahul
Rahul Gandhi hit out at Kejriwal and said, “the man who promised to clean Yamuna…only did the biggest liquor scam.”
He further accused Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia of corruption.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Kejriwal used to climb electricity poles, Now Lives In Sheeshmahal, Says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal saying, “Kejriwal used to climb electricity poles and roam around in a small car…now he lives in a sheeshmahal.”
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: AAP Supremo Used People's Money To Build His Sheeshmahal, Says Amit Shah
Amit Shah took a dig at Arvind Kejriwal saying, “The AAP supremo used people’s money to build his sheeshmahal”
Kejriwal Is Doing Low Level Politics: Amit Shah On AAP's Yamuna Water Reamarks
Union home minister Amit Shah lambasts Arvind Kejriwal over his allegations on Yamuna water. While addressing a rally in Rohini, he said, “Do you (people) trust what Kejriwal has said. How can you think BJP will give poisonous water to Delhi”
He further dared the AAP leader to tell the laboratory where the river water was tested. “Kejriwal is doing low level politics,” he said.
kejriwal is fearing defeat and hence rasing yamuna water issue
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Delhi Has Been Turned Into A Garbage City, Says Amit Shah
Amit Shah hit out AAP government saying, “Delhi has been turned into a garbage city. Delhi needs double engine government under the leadership of PM Modi. We will make the national capital corruption free.”
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: There Is A Wave Of Change Across Delhi Against Arvind Kejriwal, Says Amit Shah
Amit Shah hit out Arvind Kejriwal during campaigning in Delhi. He said, “There is a wave of change across Delhi against Arvind Kejriwal, who is number 1 in lies and excuses”
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Over 860 Cases Of Violation Of Model Code Of Conduct Registered
More than 860 cases of alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) have been registered ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls, an official said on Thursday.
The cases were lodged between January 7, when the MCC came into force, and January 29.
A total of 27,551 people have been arrested during this period under various legal provisions, including those under the Excise Act, according to a statement.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Swati Maliwal Dumps Garbage Outside Kejriwal's Residence
Rebel AAP MP Swati Maliwal on Thursday dumped garbage, that was spread on the roadside, outside Arvind Kejriwal’s residence. She loaded the garbage in a mini truck with a banner “Kejriwal Ka Kooda” (Kejriwal’s garbage) and unloaded it in front of the residence. She was seen being carried away by the police.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: 'Delhi Govt's Water Storage Not Clean', Says Haryana CM As Kejriwal Levels 'Yamuna Poison' Charge
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that his state is providing clean water to Delhi but the Union Territory’s water storage is not clean.
“Delhi government is unable to provide clean water to the people of Delhi, their water storage is not cleaned,” he said.
This comes as heated politics is on display over the pollution in Yamuna, a fresh point of friction between between AAP and BJP ahead of the polls.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: 'Will Send Three Bottles Of Yamuna Water To Rajiv Kumar', Says Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal took a potshot at Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar over his letter on the Yamuna pollution row, and said that he would send three bottles filled with Yamuna water to be consumed.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: 'Rajiv Kumar Wants Post-Retirerment Job', Kejriwal Hits Back At ECI Over Yamuna Letter
Arvind Kejriwal lashed out at Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar over his letter on Yamuna pollution row and alleged that he wants to secure a “post-retirement job”.
“No one has ruined democracy as much as he has. The language he has used is not the Election Commission’s job. He should contest the election from any seat in Delhi. We will send three bottles to Rajiv Kumar as well. I know they will arrest me in three days, let them do so, I am not afraid,” Kejriwal said.
Earlier today, the ECI expressed its dissatisfaction over Kejriwal’s response to the previous letter seeking explanation of his “poison” remark.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Kejriwal Dares Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi To Consume Yamuna Water
Arvind Kejriwal showed four bottles filled with water from Yamuna and said that the AAP is sending the bottles to Amit Shah, Virendraa Sachdeva, Nayab Singh Saini and Rahul Gandhi. He dared them to drink it.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: 'Haryana CM Not Taking Calls Of Delhi CM', Alleges Kejriwal Over Yamuna Row
Amid Yamuna pollution row, Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is not taking calls from Delhi CM Atishi over the issue.
“The level of ammonia is increasing in Yamuna water. Nayab Saini is not doing anything. Haryana CM is not taking calls of Delhi CM. High ammonia water is being sent to Delhi,” he alleged.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Nadda Slams Kejriwal Amid Yamuna Row
BJP national president JP Nadda on Thursday hit out at the Delhi government over the Yamuna pollution row, alleging that the AAP’s “blame game” has exposed its “failed governance”.
“AAP-Da’s blame game on Yamuna pollution exposes its inefficiency and failed governance. For over 10 years, Arvind Kejriwal government has delivered nothing but corruption, lies, and hollow promises. Despite receiving Rs 8,500 crores from the Central Government, no meaningful work has been done to clean the river,” Nadda tweeted.
AAP-Da’s blame game on Yamuna pollution exposes its inefficiency and failed governance. For over 10 years, Arvind Kejriwal government has delivered nothing but corruption, lies, and hollow promises. Despite receiving Rs 8,500 crores from the Central Government, no meaningful work… https://t.co/Ck5xoEOx2U
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) January 30, 2025
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Swati Maliwal To Lead Women Protestors To Kejriwal's Residence
Rebel AAP MP Swati Maliwal will lead a protest by women of Delhi, in which they will pick garbage on roads and drop it in front of Arvind Kejriwal’s residence.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: AAP Releases Kejriwal's 'Delhi Run' Video
The AAP released ‘Delhi Run’ on the lines of a famous mobile game ‘Temple Run’, showing the achievements of the Delhi government since it has been in power.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: AAP Releases Kejriwal's 'Delhi Run' Video
The AAP released ‘Delhi Run’ on the lines of a famous mobile game ‘Temple Run’, showing the achievements of the Delhi government since it has been in power.
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: AAP Releases Kejriwal's 'Delhi Run' Video
The AAP released ‘Delhi Run’ on the lines of a famous mobile game ‘Temple Run’, showing the achievements of the Delhi government since it has been in power.
