"Golden moment": Uttarakhand CM Dhami urges Delhi voters to uproot corruption

In a message shared on social media platform X, Dhami described the opportunity as a "golden moment" for the citizens of Delhi, emphasizing their power to transform the political landscape. He said, "This is a golden moment for the God-like people of Delhi to uproot the corrupt system through their power of voting rights and to bring in the wave of good governance and progress."

He continued by highlighting the importance of every single vote, stating, "Your one vote will not only strengthen the foundation of democracy but will also lay the foundation stone of Delhi's bright future."

Dhami encouraged voters to fully exercise their democratic right, saying, "So, definitely exercise your right to vote tomorrow and ensure your important participation in building a prosperous and progressive Delhi."

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Delhi voters to actively participate in the ongoing Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday and also urged first voters to exercise their right to vote first, and then celebrate the momentous occasion with well-deserved refreshments!

He further extended special wishes to young voters, adding, "I extend my special wishes to all the young friends who are voting for the first time. Remember--first vote, then refreshments!"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also urged the voters to come out in large numbers in the Delhi Assembly polls and cast their ballots against false promises and the ongoing issues of polluted Yamuna, broken roads, and inadequate public services in the city.

In a post on X, Shah addressed the importance of voting for a government with a track record of public service and a clear vision for the capital's growth.

"I appeal to my sisters and brothers who are going to vote in the Delhi Assembly elections to vote against false promises, polluted Yamuna, liquor shops, broken roads and dirty water. Today, vote in large numbers to form a government that has a strong track record of public welfare and a clear vision for the development of Delhi. Your one vote can make Delhi the most developed capital of the world," he said.

Polling for 70 assembly seats began on Wednesday morning in Delhi, as voters cast their ballots for the 8th Assembly amid tight security. Voting commenced at 7.00 am and will continue till 6.00 pm, officials said.

Hotly contested constituencies include New Delhi and Jangpura. AAP, which currently holds more than 60 seats in the 70-seat assembly, seeks re-election based on its previous terms' achievements.

The New Delhi seat sees a high-profile three-way contest with former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal (AAP), BJP's Parvesh Verma, and Congress's Sandeep Dikshit (son of former CM Sheila Dikshit).

Jangpura sees a contest between AAP's Manish Sisodia, Congress's Farhad Suri, and BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah. A total of 699 candidates are in the electoral fray on the 70 assembly constituency seats of the national capital.

Delhi has 1,56,14,000 registered voters, including 83,76,173 males, 72,36,560 females, and 1,267 third-gender voters. The electorate also includes 2,39,905 first-time voters aged 18-19, 1,09,368 elderly voters aged 85 and above, and 79,885 persons with disabilities. (ANI)