Delhi Elections 2025: Voting on February 5, counting on February 8
New Delhi: The Election Commission has announced that the Delhi Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on February 5, with vote counting scheduled for February 8. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with senior officials, disclosed the poll schedule during a press conference today.
The term of the current 70-member Delhi Assembly ends on February 23, necessitating the elections to form a new government. Traditionally, the national capital has witnessed single-phase assembly polls.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, is aiming for a third consecutive term, while the BJP is leaving no stone unturned to reclaim power. Meanwhile, the Congress, contesting independently, has set its sights on challenging both AAP and BJP.
During the announcement, Kumar highlighted India’s growing electorate, stating, "We are nearing 99 crore voters. Soon, we will become a nation of one billion voters, marking a significant milestone." He also noted that 2024 was a landmark year globally, with two-thirds of the world's democratic population participating in elections.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
