This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-31294500

The article has changed 11 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
India election: Delhi vote counting due India election: BJP heading for defeat in Delhi vote
(about 9 hours later)
Counting of votes is due to begin in the Delhi state assembly elections which are seen as a popularity test for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is heading for defeat in the Delhi state assembly elections, which are seen as a popularity test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to exit polls, the anti-corruption Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led by former tax inspector Arvind Kejriwal is expected to win. Latest results show the anti-corruption Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leading in 33 of the 70 seats, while Mr Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is ahead in six seats.
Mr Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded former policewoman Kiran Bedi as its pick for chief minister.
On Saturday, 67% of the over 13 million eligible voters cast their ballots.On Saturday, 67% of the over 13 million eligible voters cast their ballots.
A BBC correspondent in Delhi says if the final results are similar to the exit poll predictions, it could be a first setback for Mr Modi. Correspondents say the poll results could be the first setback for Mr Modi.
He has enjoyed huge popularity since taking office last year, winning a string of local elections and wooing international investors and world leaders.He has enjoyed huge popularity since taking office last year, winning a string of local elections and wooing international investors and world leaders.
The AAP is led by former tax inspector and activist Arvind Kejriwal.
The BJP's campaign was essentially anti-AAP and the party leaders often criticised Mr Kejriwal at their rallies and road shows.The BJP's campaign was essentially anti-AAP and the party leaders often criticised Mr Kejriwal at their rallies and road shows.
Mr Kerjiwal conducted an energetic campaign which was especially popular with working class and underprivileged voters making up 60% of Delhi's population, our correspondent adds. Mr Kerjiwal, meanwhile, conducted an energetic campaign which proved popular with working class and underprivileged voters who make up 60% of Delhi's population.
Hours before counting, senior BJP leaders sounded optimistic, predicting favourable official results on Tuesday. Mr Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fielded former policewoman Kiran Bedi as its candidate for chief minister.
"The results will defy the exit poll predictions as BJP will emerge victorious and will definitely form the next government," senior BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri said.
"(But) if BJP does lose the elections, we cannot say Narendra Modi's popularity has dwindled or the Modi wave is over," he added.
The Congress party, which ran the Indian capital for 15 years until 2013, is predicted to come a distant third.The Congress party, which ran the Indian capital for 15 years until 2013, is predicted to come a distant third.
Delhi has been without a government since Mr Kejriwal, the former chief minister, resigned last February, angered that his anti-corruption bill was blocked.Delhi has been without a government since Mr Kejriwal, the former chief minister, resigned last February, angered that his anti-corruption bill was blocked.
Since then the state has been governed directly by the federal authorities.Since then the state has been governed directly by the federal authorities.
Chief minister contenders: Arvind Kejriwal and Kiran BediChief minister contenders: Arvind Kejriwal and Kiran Bedi
Ms Bedi and Mr Kejriwal worked together during the anti-corruption campaign led by social activist Anna Hazare, but the two have since developed an intense rivalry.Ms Bedi and Mr Kejriwal worked together during the anti-corruption campaign led by social activist Anna Hazare, but the two have since developed an intense rivalry.
During weeks of hectic campaigning in Delhi, both candidates promised to bring in good governance, end corruption and make Delhi safe for women.During weeks of hectic campaigning in Delhi, both candidates promised to bring in good governance, end corruption and make Delhi safe for women.
In the previous Delhi election held in December 2013, the BJP won the most seats but fell short of a majority, leaving the AAP - which came second - to form a coalition with the Congress party.In the previous Delhi election held in December 2013, the BJP won the most seats but fell short of a majority, leaving the AAP - which came second - to form a coalition with the Congress party.
But Mr Kejriwal resigned on 14 February, after 49 days in office, when opposition politicians blocked a bill that would have created an independent body with the power to investigate politicians and civil servants suspected of corruption.But Mr Kejriwal resigned on 14 February, after 49 days in office, when opposition politicians blocked a bill that would have created an independent body with the power to investigate politicians and civil servants suspected of corruption.