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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Dakshina Kannada: Two girls drown while bathing near Kolyadakatta dam in Kadaba
Mangaluru: Two girl students drowned while bathing near the Kolyadakatta dam area of the Gundya river on Friday evening here in the Kadaba Taluk of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Arpita (15) and Sunita (21), both residents of Vimalagiri in Kutrupadi village.
According to reports, five girl students had visited the river along with their friends as it was a holiday. While bathing in the river, the two students reportedly entered a deeper portion of the water without realising the depth and began drowning.
Those accompanying them tried to rescue the duo, but were unsuccessful, leading to the tragedy.
After receiving information about the incident, Kadaba Police Station personnel visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies were later recovered with the help of local residents.
