LS Polls Delhi Highlights: Over 54% turnout recorded in national capital, highest in North East Delhi seat

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Polling begins for 7 Lok Sabha constituencies in Delhi: Election official

Polling for the seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi began on Saturday morning in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha election amid tight security arrangements, an official said.

via PTI

BJP candidate from New Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj casts her vote

I cast my vote just now. As you can see, I am the first male voter at this booth, says EAM Jaishankar

BJP East Delhi MP and former India Cricketer Gautam Gambhir casts his vote for the sixth phase in Delhi

Former India Cricketer Gautam Gambhir.

I have cast my vote to participate in the development journey of my country and to fulfill the resolve of a developed nation, says Delhi State Haj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan after casting her vote in Delhi

Delhi State Haj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan.

Delhi Minister Atishi arrives at a polling station in Delhi to cast her vote for the sixth phase

Conducting free & fair elections is a matter of great pride for us and preparations for the same started months ago, says Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora

I appeal to everyone to come out of their homes and vote in large numbers, says a commercial pilot Yogesh Yadav after casting his vote

Yogesh Yadav, a commercial pilot.

We have to cast votes for the development of the country and for PM Modi, says BJP candidate from North-East Delhi, Manoj Tiwari

I hope people will cast their vote against high inflation, unemployment, dictatorship, says Atishi

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi.

Elections strengthen the democracy, says Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh after casting his vote in Delhi

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh.

Former Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra, his wife, casts their votes at a polling booth in Delhi

Former Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra and his wife.

BJP is fighting elections on the basis of its report card of the last 10 years, says BJP candidate from West Delhi Kamaljeet Sehrawat

BJP candidate Kamaljeet Sehrawat.

BJP's North West Delhi candidate Yogendra Chandolia shows his inked finger after casting his vote in Delhi

BJP's candidate Yogendra Chandolia.

Every vote is important to strengthen the democracy and Constitution, says Delhi Minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai

AAP leader Gopal Rai.

Raihan Rajiv Vadra and Miraya Vadra, children of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra cast their votes in Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu shows her inked finger after casting her vote in Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu.

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj casts his vote in Delhi

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj.

Bharadwaj said, "The Election Commission should keep an eye that nothing wrong should happen on an election day. We will request police and officials to fasten the things if there will be slow voting at any place."

Voting is both a responsibility and a power, says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after casting his vote at a polling booth set up in CPWD Service Centre, North Avenue, Delhi

I want to appeal to everyone, especially women to come out and cast their votes, says RS MP Swati Maliwal

RS MP Swati Maliwal.

Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, his family members show their inked fingers after casting their votes in Delhi

Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and his family members show their inked fingers.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan arrives at a polling booth in Delhi to cast his vote

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan.

Congress Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party MP Rahul Gandhi arrive at a polling booth in Delhi to cast their votes

Former President Ram Nath Kovind casts his vote in Delhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waits outside a polling booth in Delhi along with Robert Vadra

Important thing is to pick the right people for your constituency, says former Indian Cricketer Kapil Dev after casting his vote in Delhi

Former Indian Cricketer Kapil Dev with his wife.

Congress Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party MP Rahul Gandhi click a selfie as they leave from a polling station after casting their votes

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra casts her vote for the sixth phase in Delhi

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra casts her vote in Delhi.

Priyanka Gandhi said, "We are keeping aside our grievances and casting votes for our Constitution and democracy."

She said, "People have this feeling that the leaders of BJP are not discussing the real issues like unemployment and inflation...I.N.D.I.A. bloc has been talking about the real issues of the people since the beginning."

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi along with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her children, wait outside a polling booth in Delhi where Robert Vadra is casting his vote

I know that Rahul will work in the interest of the country and will fulfill Rajiv's dream, says Robert Vadra after casting his vote

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra.

They are saying that machine’s battery is down. Imagine what’s the condition of the Election Commission. I have written a complaint, says CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat as she failed to cast her vote in Delhi

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar casts his vote in Delhi

Police have destroyed my election agent form and threatened me that they will arrest me, says Mudit Agarwal who is polling agent of Congress candidate J P Agarwal

AAP compares voting, says, "Rujhan ane lage hain."

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I.N.D.I.A. bloc will get more than 300 seats, says AAP MP Sanjay Singh

AAP MP Sanjay Singh.

Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot casts his vote in Delhi

Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot.

Congress candidate from North West Delhi, Udit Raj shows his inked finger after casting his vote

Congress candidate from North West Delhi, Udit Raj.

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat casts her vote at a polling centre in Delhi

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with his family members, arrives at a polling booth in Delhi to cast their votes

In Delhi, Congress will get 3 seats and AAP will get 4 seats, says Congress candidate from Northeast Delhi Kanhaiya Kumar

Congress candidate from Northeast Delhi Kanhaiya Kumar.

MP & BJP candidate from North-East Delhi, Manoj Tiwari casts his vote in Lok Sabha elections in Delhi

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his family members show their inked fingers after casting their votes

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with his family members.

Kejriwal said, "I have voted against dictatorship, inflation and unemployment."

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba casts his vote at a polling booth in Delhi

We all should be very enthusiastic about voting so that we choose a responsible govt, says Lok Sabha Secretariat Dr Vatsala J Pande

Lok Sabha Secretariat Dr Vatsala J Pande.

Voting is not just our right, but also our duty, says BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi

BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi.

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla casts his vote at a polling booth set up in Nirman Bhavan

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal shows his inked finger after casting his vote at a polling booth in Delhi

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal shows his inked finger after casting his vote.

Sibal said, "I appeal to young voters to come out and vote. It is very important for the country that you exercise your franchise."

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan, his wife show inked fingers after casting vote in Delhi

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan with his wife.

This election is a crucial one for the country, people and people's Constitutional rights, says CPI leader Annie Raja

CPI leader Annie Raja.

People are voting for development, Ram Mandir, Baba Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, strong government, says BJP leader Kuljeet Singh Chahal after casting his vote

BJP leader Kuljeet Singh Chahal.

General Secretary Sitaram Yechury casts his vote in Delhi

This time the election is for change, to save the Constitution and democracy, says AAP candidate Somnath Bharti

AAP candidate Somnath Bharti.

AAP took a dig at the BJP indicating to empty tables with 'lotus' symbol saying, 'Why are all these tables empty, do you know 'why'?'

These elections are against dictatorship: Delhi Mayor

After casting her vote on Saturday, Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi said that these elections are against dictatorship, to save the constitution, and to save democracy. "I want to urge the people of Delhi to exercise their rights and choose their representative in the Parliament... AAP has always worked for the welfare of women. We installed CCTV cameras to ensure their security, we gave them free bus rides, and recently the CM announced Rs 1000 each for every woman of Delhi every month," Oberoi told ANI.

Here's voter turnout from 7 Lok Sabha constituencies of Delhi till 3 pm

The overall voter turnout at 3 am was recorded at 44.58% per cent.

Chandni Chowk - 43.24%
East Delhi - 44.30%
New Delhi - 32.17%
North east Delhi - 47.85%
North west Delhi - 44.78%
South Delhi - 42.96%
West Delhi - 44.91%

PM Modi has no control over his speech: Sanjay Singh

Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'mujra' remark against the opposition parties, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said that the prime minister has no control over his speech.

“I have said this time and again that PM Modi’s language doesn’t seem to be that of a man sitting at such a high Constitutional post. He has no control over his speech. It is unfortunate what he said today; no one is taking him seriously in the country and he is disappointed by this fact."

With inputs from PTI

Congress' Ajay Maken and Sandeep Dixit cast votes

After casting his voting, Congress leader Ajay Maken showed confidence in I.N.D.I.A. bloc winning the polls.

"The people are supporting the I.N.D.I.A. alliance... The words used by PM Modi in the last few election campaigns do not suit the position of Prime Minister of a country... Although it is the time of elections, the PM should maintain the dignity of the position of Prime Minister," he told ANI.

WATCH | People queue outside a polling booth in Delhi's Seelampur as sixth phase of polling continues.

Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra flaunts his inked finger

Sidharth Malhotra cast his vote at a polling booth in Delhi and later shared his picture on Instagram. 

BJP leader calls Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi 'fraudsters'

As Delhi went to polls on Saturday, BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, "Two fraudsters in our country need to be exposed. Arvind Kejriwal has voted today for Congress. What is amazing is, that Rahul Gandhi has voted for AAP. And both these leaders are against each other in Punjab. Arvind Kejriwal has voted for the biggest frauds, who were involved in the Bofors scam, and those who were accused in the 1984 riots."

With inputs from ANI

53.73 per cent turnout recorded till 5 pm

The voting turnout for the seven Lok Sabha seats of Delhi that went to polls in the sixth phase is as follows:

Chandni Chowk - 53.27%

East Delhi - 53.69%

New Delhi - 50.44%

North east Delhi - 57.97%

North west Delhi - 53.17%

South Delhi - 51.84%

West Delhi - 54.15%

Watch | EVMs being sealed at a polling booth in Delhi's Nirman Bhawan as sixth phase of polling concludes

In Pics | Voters flaunt their inked fingers outside polling booths in Delhi

The final voter turnout in Delhi was recorded as 54.40 per cent

Here are the turnouts in all the seven Lok Sabha seats of Delhi that went to polls in the sixth phase:

Chandni Chowk - 53.60%

East Delhi - 54.37%

New Delhi - 51.54%

North east Delhi - 58.30%

North west Delhi - 53.81%

South Delhi - 52.83%

West Delhi - 54.90%