DELHITIES VOTES AMID TIGHT SECURITY AND SCORCHING HEAT

With voting for all seven parliamentary seats taking place today, the city is implementing increased security measures to ensure a smooth voting process. Delhiites are braving the scorching heat to turn out at the polling booths to cast their votes.
Delhiites queued up outside polling booths across the city from early morning today to escape the summer heat. People were seen queuing up outside the more than 13,000 polling booths across the seven constituencies even before the commencement of voting at 7 am

As the political excitement grows in the national capital, Delhi residents have prepared for the important sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections taking place today. With voting for all seven parliamentary seats being held today, the city is experiencing increased security measures and careful preparations in polling booths to ensure a smooth voting process.


As the heart of India, New Delhi gears up for the pivotal parliamentary elections, the city transforms into a fortress of democracy. Today, the capital witnesses an unprecedented level of security deployment, a testament to the nation's commitment to a free, fair, and peaceful voting process.

The Lok Sabha elections, a significant event in the Indian democratic calendar, have mobilized security forces across the city to safeguard the sanctity of the electoral process. The Election Commission of India, in its unwavering pursuit of integrity, has orchestrated a comprehensive security strategy to ensure that every vote is cast without fear or favor.

The heightened security measures are not merely a response to potential threats but also a proactive approach to instill confidence among the electorate. From the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to the strategic placement of CCTV cameras and the use of drones for aerial surveillance, every step is meticulously planned and executed.

As the citizens of New Delhi head to the polls, they carry with them the weight of their civic duty and the assurance that their participation in this grand democratic exercise is secure. Today, New Delhi is not just the nation's political epicenter but also the embodiment of its democratic spirit, fortified by the vigilant eyes of security that work tirelessly to protect it.
Delhi residents brave the scorching heat to cast their votes at the polling booth.
In the midst of a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 41 degrees Celsius, residents of Delhi displayed commendable determination as they turned out in significant numbers to exercise their democratic rights. The city, under a 'yellow' weather warning, witnessed voters navigating the challenging conditions to reach polling booths and cast their votes. This event underscores the resilience and commitment of the citizens to participate in the electoral process, despite the discomfort and potential health risks posed by the extreme weather.
"Delhi residents, get ready for a heatwave as you head out to vote today. The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heatwave conditions. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 44 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to be around 31 degrees Celsius."

Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 21.69% at 11 am in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha election says an official. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi have cast their votes in the Capital. After voting, Kejriwal said, “People are voting in large numbers against dictatorship, inflation, and unemployment.”