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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Two students injured in collision with KSRTC bus in Puttur
Puttur: Two youngsters sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision with a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus on Wednesday morning near Kolya in Darandakukku, close to Puttur town.
The injured were identified as Nishanth, a student at KVG Polytechnic in Sullia, and Karthik, a high school student from Shri Ramakrishna High School. Both are residents of Bellippady village in Puttur taluk.
The accident occurred while the two were on their way to class. Following the collision, the students were rushed to a private hospital in Puttur, where they are currently undergoing treatment.
Eyewitnesses reported that the bike was extensively damaged, with the KSRTC bus running over it due to the force of the impact.
