Delhi MCD By Election 2025 Live Updates: MCD bypolls underway as Delhi votes for 12 municipal wards today

The election is crucial for the BJP as it seeks to demonstrate whether it has strengthened its hold over the civic body, which it governed for three consecutive terms before being unseated by the AAP in 2022.

Delhi MCD Bypolls Live Updates: The National Capital is voting in its Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls being held in 12 wards of the city. Campaigning for the November 30 MCD bypolls concluded on November 28, setting the stage for the ruling BJP’s first major electoral test after its victory in the February Assembly elections, where it won 48 of 70 seats and formed a government in the Capital after 27 years.

When is counting? Counting will take place on December 3. The election is crucial for the BJP as it seeks to demonstrate whether it has strengthened its hold over the civic body, which it governed for three consecutive terms before being unseated by the AAP in 2022.

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What CM Rekha Gupta said: Earlier in the morning, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta urged people to vote. In a post on X, CM called the election ‘an opportunity to empower shared aspirations’. She further encouraged the voters, saying their ‘one vote will shape Delhi’s bright future’. 

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Live Updates
Nov 30, 2025 02:42 PM IST
12.63% turnout recorded till 11.30 am

The MCD bypolls for 12 wards recorded a voter turnout of 12.63% till 11.30 am, according to the State Election Commission.

Ward Sangam Vihar A saw the highest turnout at 19.98%, followed by Mundka, where 17.02% of voters had cast their ballot.

Nov 30, 2025 12:51 PM IST
Former CM Kejriwal urges voters to turn out for MCD bypolls

Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appealed to residents in the wards going to polls today to step out and exercise their vote in the MCD bypolls. In a post on X, he urged all eligible voters to “use their vote” and participate in the election process as polling continues across 12 seats in the Capital.

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Nov 30, 2025 12:44 PM IST
Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva says party poised for ‘good majority’ in MCD bypolls

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, speaking from Chandni Chowk, said voters appear to be leaning towards the BJP in the ongoing MCD bypolls. “I have met people here, and the voters are inclined towards the BJP… The BJP will win the Delhi bypolls with a good majority,” he said.

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Nov 30, 2025 12:37 PM IST
Rekha Gupta urges voters to step out early in MCD bypolls

After casting her vote in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi BJP chief Rekha Gupta said the party is receiving “great love and support” in the MCD bypolls for 12 seats. She urged residents to exercise their franchise and said the turnout “must be good” as voting continues across the Capital.

#watch | Shalimar Bagh, Delhi | CM Rekha Gupta says, "By-elections are being held on 12 seats, and people are showering the BJP candidates with great love and support. I want to urge everyone to use their right and cast their vote. Voting percentage must be good..." https://t.co/mfHBN6HZDq pic.twitter.com/Kv7emPdWD9
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Nov 30, 2025 12:32 PM IST
5.40% polling in first two hours of MCD bypolls

Voting for the MCD bypolls across 12 vacant wards began on Sunday morning with a steady turnout in the initial hours. According to EC's initial data, 5.40 per cent of voters had cast their ballots by 9:30 am, two hours after polling opened.

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Nov 30, 2025 12:22 PM IST
Delhi CM casts vote for the MCD by-polls

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta casts her vote for the MCD by-polls at a polling booth in Government Girls Senior Secondary School, AP Block, Shalimar Bagh.

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