As the Delhi Assembly elections approach, political campaigning has intensified with major leaders holding rallies across the capital. On Wednesday, both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge are scheduled to address the public in separate rallies.
Prime Minister Modi will be holding several rallies in the city until February 2. Today, he will visit the Ghonda Assembly seat in North East Delhi, a constituency where the BJP secured victory in the 2020 elections, while the AAP dominated the remaining 62 constituencies. Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is set to address a rally in Burari Assembly, a key seat traditionally held by AAP, which has won the constituency in the past three elections.
The Election Commission (EC) took action on Tuesday following complaints from BJP and Congress leaders, demanding AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal provide evidence to back his claim that the BJP-led Haryana government was “poisoning” Delhi’s water supply ahead of the February 5 elections. The EC has given Kejriwal until 8 pm on Wednesday to respond.
Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi joins 'Yamuna water war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the ongoing 'Yamuna water war' sparked by Arvind Kejriwal’s claim that the BJP-led Haryana government contaminates the water supplied to Delhi. Modi challenged voters in the capital, asking, "Can the Haryana government poison the water that the Prime Minister drinks?"
Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: Modi promises 'double-engine government' for Delhi, criticises AAP's false promises
Prime Minister Modi declared that Delhi desires a "double-engine government" led by the BJP, rather than an "AAP-Da" regime. Speaking at a public gathering in Yamuna Khadar, he emphasized that the upcoming election would signal the end of AAP's influence in the city. Modi criticized AAP’s promises, labeling them as false, and vowed that corruption and deceit would no longer prevail. He assured the people of Delhi that a BJP government would focus on both the welfare of the poor and the city's overall development.
Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: Congress rolls out second section of its election manifesto
On Wednesday, the Congress Party unveiled the second installment of its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi elections. Party leader Jairam Ramesh presented the manifesto, outlining key promises and initiatives for the city’s voters.
Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: Congress pioneered 'guarantee' politics, says Jairam Ramesh, points key legislation
Jairam Ramesh, Congress leader, emphasized the significance of the word "guarantee" in political promises. He noted that while various parties today use the term, it was Congress that first introduced it during the Karnataka elections, underscoring the party's commitment to keeping its word. Ramesh highlighted the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, passed under Manmohan Singh’s leadership, as a key example of Congress’ pledge fulfillment. He explained that a guarantee represents a public right, ensuring legal recourse if promises are unmet. Ramesh pointed out that Congress has now extended five guarantees to the people of Delhi, reinforcing the party's dedication to accountability.
Several INDIA bloc parties have extended support to AAP for the Delhi Assembly elections. Leaders from Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party will campaign for Arvind Kejriwal’s party, sidelining Congress, the bloc’s largest constituent.
Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: PIL in Delhi High Court challenges spam calls violating right to privacy during Delhi polls
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court, raising concerns over spam calls promoting political campaigns since the Delhi Assembly election notification. The plea alleges these calls infringe on citizens' Right to Privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution and spread biased, malicious content. The court, led by Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Tushar Rao Gedela, will hear the case today. The PIL seeks strict action against violators, urges guidelines to curb such propaganda, and calls on TRAI to investigate privacy breaches. It also demands the AAP stop disseminating misleading material that influences voter decisions.
Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: Atishi slams LG Saxena over Yamuna pollution, questions his loyalty
Delhi CM Atishi has responded to LG VK Saxena’s letter following AAP’s claim of dangerously high ammonia levels in the Yamuna’s water supply. In her reply, Atishi stated, “Ammonia levels in the Yamuna are 700% above permissible limits—a fact that cannot be denied, no matter how many reports are manipulated.” She accused the LG of defending the indefensible and betraying the very people he is meant to serve. Questioning his stance, she added, “Your unwavering defense of the Haryana government and complete inaction on Delhi’s water contamination raise a crucial question: where does your loyalty lie?”
Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit slams Kejriwal, questions his absence during Delhi riots
Congress candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Sandeep Dikshit, criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, questioning his absence during the Delhi riots. "Where was Arvind Kejriwal during the riots? Where was he hiding?" he asked. Dikshit also accused Kejriwal of deep-rooted corruption in the liquor policy, stating, "The people of Delhi must realize the corrupt leader they elected a decade ago." He further alleged that if properly investigated, Kejriwal could remain in Tihar Jail for the next 15-20 years. Additionally, he condemned Kejriwal for making grave allegations against another government without evidence, calling it irresponsible.
Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: Mallikarjun Kharge to hold rally in Burari
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge is scheduled to speak at a rally in Burari, a stronghold of the ruling AAP. The party has consistently won this seat in the last three assembly elections. With both leaders actively campaigning, the political landscape in Delhi is set for a high-stakes electoral battle.
Delhi Elections 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi to address rally in North East Delhi
As the Delhi Assembly elections draw near, the political battleground is heating up with major leaders intensifying their campaigns. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge are set to address rallies in different parts of the capital.
PM Modi will be holding a series of rallies across Delhi until February 2, starting with a visit to the Ghonda Assembly constituency in North East Delhi today. This seat is one of the eight won by the BJP in the 2020 elections, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured the remaining 62.