New Delhi, January 17: The Delhi Assembly elections 2025 promises a heated contest among the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress. With AAP seeking a third consecutive term, BJP and Congress are putting in significant efforts to reclaim political ground in the capital.

Key contenders from AAP, BJP, and Congress are gearing up for the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, with each party fielding strong candidates to secure victory. From seasoned leaders to fresh faces, these candidates are poised to shape the political landscape, battling for influence in the 70-member legislative assembly.

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Malviya Nagar Assembly Election: Somnath Bharti vs Satish Upadhyay

A stronghold for AAP, Malviya Nagar will see incumbent MLA Somnath Bharti aim for his fourth straight victory. Bharti has consistently secured over 50% of the vote share in previous elections. This time, he faces BJP슬롯사이트™s Satish Upadhyay and Congress슬롯사이트� Jitendra Kumar Kochar. The constituency is expected to witness a high-stakes contest, as both BJP and Congress attempt to challenge Bharti슬롯사이트™s dominance.

Rohini Assembly Election: Vijender Gupta vs Pradeep Mittal

Rohini is set for a tight battle between AAP and BJP. BJP슬롯사이트™s Vijender Gupta, a two-time winner from this seat, will contest against AAP슬롯사이트™s Pradeep Mittal. In the last election, Gupta defeated AAP슬롯사이트™s Rajesh Nama by over 12,000 votes. Historically, the constituency has seen close contests, with vote margins as narrow as 5,000 in earlier elections.

Ballimaran Assembly Election: Imran Hussain vs Haroon Yusuf vs Kamal Bagri

Located in the Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency, Ballimaran is predominantly a Muslim-majority seat. AAP슬롯사이트™s Imran Hussain, a key figure and incumbent minister, will once again contest for the seat. Congress has fielded veteran leader Haroon Yusuf, a former cabinet minister. BJP슬롯사이트™s Kamal Bagri, who won the 2022 MCD elections, will represent the party. Despite BJP슬롯사이트™s repeated attempts, the seat has remained elusive for them.

Patparganj Assembly Election: Awadh Ojha vs Ravinder Singh Negi

Patparganj, previously held by AAP슬롯사이트™s Manish Sisodia, has been a party stronghold. However, AAP is fielding Awadh Ojha this year, who will face BJP슬롯사이트™s Ravinder Singh Negi and Congress슬롯사이트� Anil Chaudhary. Sisodia슬롯사이트™s impressive win in 2020 with over 70,000 votes set a high benchmark. The constituency was earlier dominated by Congress from 1998 to 2013.

Shakur Basti Assembly Election: Satyendar Jain vs Karnail Singh

Senior AAP leader Satyendar Jain will defend his seat in Shakur Basti against BJP슬롯사이트™s Karnail Singh, head of the party슬롯사이트™s Delhi Mandir Prakoshth. Jain has been a prominent face in Delhi politics, and the contest here is expected to be a crucial one for BJP.

Greater Kailash Assembly Election: Saurabh Bharadwaj vs Sikha Rai

The BJP has fielded Shikha Rai, a former municipal leader, against AAP슬롯사이트™s Transport Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, a three-time MLA from the constituency. Bhardwaj defeated BJP슬롯사이트™s candidate by 16,809 votes in 2020. Congress has nominated Garvit Singhvi to reclaim relevance in the south Delhi seat.

With dynamic candidates and intense rivalries across constituencies, the Delhi Assembly elections 2025 are shaping up to be a thrilling political battle.

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