Tomorrow, Wednesday, voting will take place for 70 seats in Delhi. This time, the elections promise a fierce contest. On Wednesday, about 15.6 million voters will play a decisive role in determining the fate of 699 candidates.
Let's take a closer look at what the results of the Delhi elections might signify.
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Can Kejriwal break Sheila Dikshit's record by becoming the Chief Minister of Delhi for a fourth time? Both Sheila Dikshit and Arvind Kejriwal have been Chief Ministers of Delhi thrice. Kejriwal now faces the challenge of securing the position for a fourth term.
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Will BJP end its 27-year exile in Delhi? The last BJP Chief Minister in Delhi was Sushma Swaraj, who assumed the position in 1998. Since then, BJP has not formed a government in Delhi.
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Will Congress reclaim its lost presence in Delhi? Since 2014, Congress hasn't secured any seats in either Lok Sabha or the Delhi Assembly. In the last two assembly elections, Congress didn't win a single seat. Therefore, the results of this election are crucial for Congress.
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Will the split voting pattern in Delhi change? Although BJP hasn't performed well in the assembly, it consistently sweeps the Lok Sabha elections. Hence, the question is, will voters continue to support Modi at the center and Kejriwal in Delhi, or will this pattern shift?
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The fate of free schemes will be decided. The Delhi elections have revolved around freebies, with every party announcing numerous no-cost schemes. It remains to be seen if these free schemes will play the most significant role in the elections, something the people of Delhi will determine.
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Will the next Chief Minister again hail from the New Delhi seat? This seat has given Delhi its CM six times previously. Sheila Dikshit served thrice as CM from this seat, and Arvind Kejriwal thrice as well. However, the BJP has not revealed its candidate for the CM position yet.
Every party claims victory
Intense efforts have been made in this Delhi election. From PM Modi to central ministers and BJP chief ministers, rallies and promotions were conducted continuously. Meanwhile, AAP leaders, including Kejriwal, embarked on roadshows. Congress entered the fray with hopes of making a big impact, maintaining distance from AAP. Every party is proclaiming their victory in the Delhi elections.
This time, the elections also witnessed fierce battles on various issues. Debates raged over voter lists, law and order, and free schemes. Concerns were raised over corruption, Rohingya migrants, and Purvanchal. These topics echoed throughout the Delhi election.
