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Feb 4, 2025 8:11 PM - Connect Newsroom

Delhi Assembly Elections: Voting for 70 Seats Tomorrow

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The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress, which were part of the India Bloc during the Lok Sabha elections, are contesting all 70 seats.

Voting for the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly will take place tomorrow. The Aam Aadmi Party and Congress, which were part of the India Bloc during the Lok Sabha elections, are contesting all 70 seats.

The BJP has fielded candidates in 68 seats and allocated the remaining two seats to its allies, including the Janata Dal-United and Ram Vilas Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party. According to the Election Commission, a total of 699 candidates from different parties, including independent candidates, are contesting the elections.

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