Watch: Power play in Delhi | Will Purvanchali voters decide the winner?

In the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, 699 candidates are contending for 70 seats—but the real power may lie with the Purvanchali voter.

In North-East Delhi, home to a large Purvanchali population, the mood is uncertain, even tense. This working-class community, long seen as a political stronghold, is now at a crossroads.

Despite election-time promises, many residents feel abandoned. Their concerns remain the same—poor housing, expensive private schools, unsafe drinking water, and crumbling infrastructure.

For women, safety is the top concern. In a fast-moving, densely populated city like Delhi, fears about security—for themselves and their families—could be a decisive factor in the vote.

And while parties promise cash transfers and welfare schemes, scepticism runs deep. Many worry these are just election gimmicks that will fade once votes are counted.

As the election approaches, the question remains: will the Purvanchali community rally behind a leader, or will their disillusionment reshape the political landscape?

Delhi has always been built and sustained by migrants. The focus on the Purvanchali vote proves that even today, power rests with the people.