Summary of Delhi General Elections 2014
The general election 2014 in Delhi saw a massive participation by voters, achieving the capital's highest polling percentage, 64.77%, in three decades. Setting a new record in the turnout, the Delhi voters indicated that they desired for a change this time.
Candidates in the fray
As per media reports, total 150 candidates contested the seven LS seats of Delhi. The prominent names included Delhi BJP Chief Harsh Vardhan, journalist-turned-politician Ashutosh, Union Minister Kapil Sibal, Congress General Secretary Ajay Maken, Bhojpur superstar Manoj Tiwari, and grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Rajmohan Gandhi.
Overview of election
Out of the total 1.27 crore eligible electors, there were 3.37 lakh first-time electors this election season. On 10 April 2014, the day of polling in the capital, 64.77 % electors practiced their right to vote. The election process was organised across 11,500 polling stations.
Total turnout: 64.77 % (7 seats)
| Time | Voting Percentage |
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| 09:00 AM | 10% |
| 11:00 AM | 25% |
| 03:00 PM | 52% |
| 05:00 PM | 60% |
| 06:00 PM | 64% |
Reference:
- Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi
- Election Commission of India
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Last Updated on : March 19, 2019
