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Delhi Election 2025: Delhi government has announced a public holiday on February 5, allowing employees to exercise their right to vote. Will Banks also remain close tomorrow?
Delhi Elections 2025: Are Banks Closed Tomorrow?
Delhi Assembly Election 2025: The Delhi Assembly election is set for February 5, with results to be announced on February 8 by the Election Commission of India (ECI). To encourage maximum voter participation, various government and private offices across the city will remain closed, while essential services such as Delhi Metro and bus services will continue to operate. Here’s a breakdown of what’s open and closed on polling day.
Public Holiday and Office Closures: The Delhi government has declared a public holiday on February 5, allowing employees to vote. Government offices and banks will be closed in compliance with Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and Section 135-B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Additionally, all government and private schools and colleges will be closed on polling day as many of these institutions will be designated as polling stations.
Cinemas and theaters may remain closed during polling hours to help encourage voter turnout.
Liquor Store Closures: As per Election Commission guidelines, liquor stores and licensed establishments will be closed from 6:00 PM on February 3 to 6:00 PM on February 5.
Haryana Declares Paid Leave: In addition to Delhi, the Haryana government has also declared a paid leave for employees to enable them to vote in the Delhi Assembly elections.
Leave for Noida-Gurugram Employees: If you are a registered voter in Delhi but work in Noida or Gurugram, under Section 135-B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, you are entitled to request leave from your employer to cast your vote.
What If the Company Denies Leave? If your employer refuses to grant you leave, it is against election laws. As per Section 135-B of the Representation of the People Act, companies are legally obligated to grant paid leave on polling day to all registered voters in the state.
Registered voters in Delhi will head to the polls to elect representatives for 70 assembly seats, with tight security in place. The Election Commission is making all necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and efficient voting process and to encourage a high voter turnout.
The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is pitted against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress. The AAP bagged two back-to-back elections in Delhi with a clear majority. In 2015, it bagged 67 of 70 seats, and in 2020 it got 62 seats.
