The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Delhi Election Watch have released a detailed analysis of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, highlighting key insights into voter turnout, vote share, and victory margins. The report reveals a decline in the average vote share of winners, with the figure dropping to 51% from 55% in 2020.<\/p>\n

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Decline in Voter Turnout and Vote Share<\/p>\n

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According to the report, the overall voter turnout in the 2025 Delhi elections was 61%, marking a slight decrease from 63% in 2020. The data also indicates that winning candidates secured a lower percentage of total votes in their constituencies compared to the previous election.<\/p>\n

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Winners’ average vote share: 51% (down from 55% in 2020).<\/p>\n

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Narrower victory margins: 27 winners (39%) secured less than 50% of total votes in their constituencies.<\/p>\n

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Criminal Background of Candidates<\/p>\n

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The ADR report also highlights the criminal background of elected representatives:<\/p>\n

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31 winners (44%) have declared criminal cases against them.<\/p>\n

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21 candidates with criminal cases secured a vote share of 50% or more.<\/p>\n

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18 winners with criminal backgrounds defeated candidates with clean records.<\/p>\n

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Among them, Aaley Mohammed Iqbal (AAP) from Matia Mahal achieved the highest victory margin in this category, securing a 50.58% margin.<\/p>\n

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Wealth Disparity Among Winners<\/p>\n

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The financial status of elected representatives remains a key factor in electoral outcomes:<\/p>\n

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61 winners (87%) are crorepatis (millionaires).<\/p>\n

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41 crorepati winners secured a vote share of more than 50%.<\/p>\n

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In contrast, only 2 out of 9 non-crorepati winners managed to achieve a vote share above 50%.<\/p>\n

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Low Representation of Women in Delhi Assembly<\/p>\n

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The representation of women in the Delhi Assembly remains low, with only 5 women among the 70 winners. However, they performed well in their constituencies:<\/p>\n

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All 5 women winners secured more than 40% of the votes.<\/p>\n

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Rekha Gupta (BJP) from Shalimar Bagh emerged as the top-performing woman candidate, winning 60% of the votes.<\/p>\n

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Performance of Re-elected MLAs<\/p>\n

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Among the 22 re-elected winners:<\/p>\n

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None secured less than 40% of the vote share.<\/p>\n

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11 winners (50%) won with more than 50% vote share.<\/p>\n

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12 re-elected candidates faced tough competition, winning with a margin of less than 10%.<\/p>\n

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NOTA Votes in Delhi Elections<\/p>\n

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A total of 94,88,376 votes were polled in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, out of which 53,738 votes (0.57%) were cast for NOTA (None of the Above). The NOTA option, introduced by the Election Commission in 2013, allows voters to reject all candidates in their constituency.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/p>\n

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The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections reflect a shift in voting patterns, with a decline in winners’ average vote share and an increase in closely contested races. The influence of wealth and criminal backgrounds in electoral success remains a critical factor. Additionally, the low representation of women in the assembly highlights the need for greater political inclusivity.<\/p>\n

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For more detailed election insights, stay tuned for updates on Delhi\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n

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