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India's Delhi holds key state elections India holds key Delhi state elections
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Polling is under way in crucial state elections in the Indian capital, Delhi.Polling is under way in crucial state elections in the Indian capital, Delhi.
The ruling Congress party - which is seeking a fourth consecutive term - and the main opposition BJP are the main rivals for the 70-seat assembly.The ruling Congress party - which is seeking a fourth consecutive term - and the main opposition BJP are the main rivals for the 70-seat assembly.
But the new Aam Admi Party (Common Man's Party) has emerged as a critical player.But the new Aam Admi Party (Common Man's Party) has emerged as a critical player.
Led by a former civil servant Arvind Kejriwal, the party was born out of a strong anti-corruption movement that swept India two years ago.Led by a former civil servant Arvind Kejriwal, the party was born out of a strong anti-corruption movement that swept India two years ago.
Though both the Congress party and BJP have dismissed talk about the Aam Admi Party (AAP) being a serious contender, a number of pre-election polls suggest that the new party could upset their calculations.Though both the Congress party and BJP have dismissed talk about the Aam Admi Party (AAP) being a serious contender, a number of pre-election polls suggest that the new party could upset their calculations.
More than 10 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots at 11,753 polling stations in Wednesday's polls. Over 800 candidates are contesting seats.More than 10 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots at 11,753 polling stations in Wednesday's polls. Over 800 candidates are contesting seats.
Tens of thousands of police and paramilitary soldiers have been deployed to help conduct a peaceful election, reports say.Tens of thousands of police and paramilitary soldiers have been deployed to help conduct a peaceful election, reports say.
The AAP and the Congress party have fielded candidates in all 70 constituencies, while the BJP has fielded candidates in 66 seats.The AAP and the Congress party have fielded candidates in all 70 constituencies, while the BJP has fielded candidates in 66 seats.
The Congress campaign has been led by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, 75, who is seeking a record fourth consecutive term in office promising "inclusive development".The Congress campaign has been led by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, 75, who is seeking a record fourth consecutive term in office promising "inclusive development".
The BJP's campaign has been led by the chief ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan, a doctor who has promised to cut electricity costs and bring down rising vegetable prices if voted to power.The BJP's campaign has been led by the chief ministerial candidate Harsh Vardhan, a doctor who has promised to cut electricity costs and bring down rising vegetable prices if voted to power.
'Hotly contested''Hotly contested'
Mr Kejriwal's AAP, which drew big election crowds, has promised to set up a citizens' ombudsman, also known as the Jan Lokpal, cut electricity prices and supply free water, among other things.Mr Kejriwal's AAP, which drew big election crowds, has promised to set up a citizens' ombudsman, also known as the Jan Lokpal, cut electricity prices and supply free water, among other things.
Both the Congress Party and BJP see Delhi as critical to its ambitions of winning next year's national elections.Both the Congress Party and BJP see Delhi as critical to its ambitions of winning next year's national elections.
Both the parties put up their top leaders, including the BJP's prime-ministerial candidate for next year's general elections Narendra Modi and Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi, to campaign in the Indian capital.Both the parties put up their top leaders, including the BJP's prime-ministerial candidate for next year's general elections Narendra Modi and Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi, to campaign in the Indian capital.
But a robust performance by the AAP could upset calculations and even lead to a hung assembly, experts say.But a robust performance by the AAP could upset calculations and even lead to a hung assembly, experts say.
The Times of India has called this a "historic" poll and the "most interesting" election Delhi has ever seen.The Times of India has called this a "historic" poll and the "most interesting" election Delhi has ever seen.
"[It is] hotly contested, evenly matched and unpredictable...the only thing that's certain is the uncertainty about its outcome.""[It is] hotly contested, evenly matched and unpredictable...the only thing that's certain is the uncertainty about its outcome."
Delhi's polls conclude key assembly elections in five Indian states - Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram - held between 11 November and 4 December. Votes will be counted on 8 December.Delhi's polls conclude key assembly elections in five Indian states - Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram - held between 11 November and 4 December. Votes will be counted on 8 December.
A total of 110 million voters were eligible to cast their votes in the five states.A total of 110 million voters were eligible to cast their votes in the five states.
Correspondents say the results will give a sense of how the electorate may vote in the general elections due in 2014.Correspondents say the results will give a sense of how the electorate may vote in the general elections due in 2014.