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Delhi Lok Sabha Elections: 34.37% Voter Turnout by 1 PM

As of 1 p.m. on May 25, Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 34.37% in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Among the seven constituencies, Northeast Delhi saw the highest participation at 37.31%, while New Delhi had the lowest at 31.66%.

Prominent figures such as President Droupadi Murmu, Union ministers S. Jaishankar and Hardeep Singh Puri, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi minister Atishi, and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were among the voters. Outgoing East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir also cast his vote.

The day saw temperatures in the capital rise to 30.6 degrees Celsius, four degrees above the normal for this time of year, with a 'yellow' alert issued by the Met department.

Key Candidates in the Fray

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has fielded:

- Kuldeep Kumar for East Delhi

- Mahabal Mishra for West Delhi

- Somnath Bharti for New Delhi

- Sahi Ram Pahalwan for South Delhi

The Congress has nominated:

- J.P. Agarwal for Chandni Chowk

- Kanhaiya Kumar for Northeast Delhi

- Udit Raj for Northwest Delhi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates include:

- Manoj Tiwari for Northeast Delhi, the only sitting MP re-nominated by the party

- Ramvir Singh Bidhuri for South Delhi

- Bansuri Swaraj for New Delhi

- Harsh Deep Malhotra for East Delhi

- Yogendra Chandolia for Northwest Delhi

- Praveen Khandelwal for Chandni Chowk

- Kamaljeet Sehrawat for West Delhi

Voter Sentiment and Weather Conditions

Despite the heat, many Delhiites braved the weather to exercise their democratic rights. The higher than normal temperatures and the weather alert did not deter the spirit of the voters.

Conclusion

As voting continues, the turnout numbers and candidate performances will shape the political landscape of Delhi. The engagement of high-profile leaders and the competitive candidate list from major parties indicate a fiercely contested election. Stay tuned for updates on voter turnout and election results as the day progresses.