What they are saying as Delhi decides...

February 07, 2015 10:56 am | Updated November 16, 2021 05:18 pm IST

"Healthy sign to see such turnout so far, no incidents reported." ~ Delhi chief electoral officer Chandra Bhushan Kumar

"Supporters not alienated; new members will bring victory." ~ BJP Delhi President Satish Upadhyay

"No one wants a hung Assembly. Nobody wants a fractured mandate; it's a waste of people's time. So, Delhi will vote wholeheartedly for BJP." ~ Shazia Ilmi, BJP member, former AAP leader

"I've been here, campaigned for whoever asked. My comment on support to AAP was twisted by media" ~ Sheila Dikshit, former Delhi Chief Minister

“PM Modi will provide development, I will provide security. Come out and cast your vote. Your vote is your right.” ~ Kiran Bedi, BJP chief ministerial candidate

“It’s utterly disgusting. I have no words.” ~ Kiran Bedi reacts to allegations of AAP supporters clashing with BJP

“I am very confident I will win. Been working in my constituency [Greater Kailash] and have received very warm response.” ~ Sharmishtha Mukherjee, Congress

“Delhi Assembly polls not a vote on Narendra Modi government.” ~ Amit Shah, BJP chief

“The people’s will be done.” ~ Sonia Gandhi, AICC president

“I don’t have any last-minute nervousness. This is my 9th election. If given an opportunity, we will give good governance.” ~ Ajay Maken, Congress Sadar Bazar candidate

“Am confident of BJP win in this election. CM will be from Krishna Nagar only.” ~ Harsh Vardhan, BJP leader

“It doesn’t matter if my father is not contesting the election. BJP is going to win.” ~ Mr. Vardhan’s son

“A referendum is a referendum and an election is an election.” ~ Arun Jaitley, BJP leader

"Contest between governance and anarchy." ~ Arun Jaitley

“Hope new government will complete full term.” ~ Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung

“Every election is a challenge. Don’t let this opportunity go to bring about a change.” ~ Nupur Sharma, BJP New Delhi candidate

“A lot of cash & liquor was distributed in Delhi last evening. Voters know which party did it. Don’t vote for such parties.” ~ Arvind Kejriwal, AAP New Delhi candidate

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