Delhi polls: Campaigning ends today; 699 candidates in fray
What's the story
The high-stakes campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections will come to an end on Monday. Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are conducting their last rallies.
Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh are spearheading BJP's public meetings in an attempt to regain power in Delhi after 27 years.
The BJP is emphasizing on national leadership and local governance promises.
Final rallies
AAP, Congress make final push in Delhi election campaign
The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP is eyeing a third consecutive term, highlighting its governance record and welfare schemes.
Kejriwal also slammed rivals, calling for an end to "gundagardi" (hooliganism) and raised concerns over law and order in Delhi.
He accused the BJP of targeting party workers, women volunteers, and media personnel.
Kejriwal alleged journalists were attacked by BJP-affiliated people while police allegedly detained the reporters instead.
Electioneering strategies
Congress's door-to-door campaign, TDP chief criticizes AAP
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also took to the streets and campaigned door-to-door in Jangpura for Congress candidate Farhad Suri.
The Congress hopes to reclaim its place in the hearts of voters after losing the plot to AAP.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu slammed the AAP government as a "failed model" and pitched for a "double engine sarkar" for inclusive growth.
He backed Budget 2025, in line with TDP's growth philosophy.
Political accusations
AAP spokesperson criticizes BJP's unfulfilled promises
AAP spokesperson Anurag Dhanda also accused the BJP of not delivering on key promises like "pucca" houses and two crore jobs.
He said under AAP's leadership, Delhiites save ₹25,000 annually.
A total of 699 candidates are contesting across 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi.
The city will go to polls on February 5, with results announced on February 8.