Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take a holy dip at Prayagraj’s Sangam during the Mahakumbh while Delhi votes in a crucial election. The BJP hopes his visit, mixing spirituality with political messaging, will influence voters as it fights to reclaim Delhi after 27 years. Modi’s past temple visits on election days, including Kedarnath in 2019 and Pashupatinath in 2018, coincided with BJP victories. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath will accompany him. While the opposition criticizes the move, the Election Commission has not raised objections. Will this boost BJP’s fortunes, or will AAP retain its stronghold?

Delhi's 1.56 crore voters will decide today whether AAP secures a third consecutive term, BJP ends its 25-year power drought, or Congress stages a surprise comeback. The high-stakes election sees 699 candidates contesting across 70 constituencies. Kejriwal, contesting from New Delhi, faces BJP’s Parvesh Verma and Congress’ Sandeep Dikshit. BJP’s campaign, led by Modi, attacked AAP over governance, while Congress aimed for revival. Security has been tightened across the capital. The counting of votes is on February 8. AAP previously won in 2015 and 2020. Will history repeat itself, or will Delhi see a new ruling party?

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal faces an FIR over his claim that Haryana was "poisoning" Yamuna water, filed at Shahbad Police Station by Jagmohan Manchanda. The case, registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, comes hours before Delhi elections. Kejriwal, contesting from the New Delhi seat, had accused the BJP-led Haryana government of endangering Delhi residents. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini drank Yamuna water in response, while Rahul Gandhi challenged Kejriwal to do the same. PM Narendra Modi also slammed Kejriwal’s remarks, stating, "Yamuna water is consumed by all, including judges and diplomats."

Delhi is set for a high-stakes election on February 5, with voting across 13,766 polling stations in 70 assembly constituencies. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, seeks a third consecutive term, facing stiff competition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress. Over 30,000 police personnel and 220 paramilitary units have been deployed for security. The Election Commission introduced a Queue Management System (QMS) app to help voters track polling crowds. Key candidates include Kejriwal in New Delhi and Atishi in Kalkaji. Vote counting is scheduled for February 8.

Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP-led government of concealing the real death toll from the Maha Kumbh stampede, demanding transparency and Army intervention. He stated, “The double-engine government is hiding facts while innocent lives are lost.” Reports suggest that the official casualty figures are lower than eyewitness claims. Yadav urged authorities to release the actual numbers and ensure proper crowd management. Opposition parties have intensified criticism, questioning security lapses at the religious gathering. The government, however, maintains that all necessary measures were in place, promising a detailed investigation into the incident.

PM Narendra Modi criticized Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha over his "boring" remark on the President's address, accusing him of trivializing poverty. Modi also attacked Congress for allegedly supporting "urban naxal" rhetoric and failing to uplift the poor despite decades of "gareebi hatao" slogans. He claimed BJP lifted 25 crore people out of poverty in 10 years. Targeting AAP ahead of Delhi polls, Modi mocked Arvind Kejriwal for his alleged luxurious lifestyle, contrasting it with BJP’s efforts to provide piped water to 12 crore people. Congress and AAP dismissed Modi’s remarks as election rhetoric.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for making false claims about the Army Chief’s statement on China. Gandhi alleged that Chinese forces occupy Indian territory, contradicting Prime Minister Modi's denial. Singh responded, saying, "The words attributed to the Army Chief by Shri Rahul Gandhi were never spoken by him at any time," and added that the issue concerned "disturbances in traditional patrolling." Singh also pointed out, "If at all there is Indian territory into which China has come, this is 38,000 sq. km in Aksai Chin." BJP members rejected Gandhi's allegations.

A case of disobedience has been filed against Atishi, AAP candidate from Kalkaji, just a day before Delhi Assembly polls. Police allege she refused to vacate Fateh Singh Marg with 50-70 people and 10 vehicles, violating poll guidelines. The case was filed after a supporter of Atishi slapped a cop filming a video of the CM's cavalcade. Atishi accused BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri's family of flouting poll rules without consequence. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal also slammed Delhi Police and the Election Commission for siding with BJP. Police say Atishi argued with the flying squad during canvassing.

Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), expressed confidence in winning the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Speaking at a roadshow, he predicted that AAP would secure 55 seats, with the possibility of reaching 60 if women voters support the party. Kejriwal urged women to convince their families to back AAP, claiming that it is the party of the people. The Delhi elections will be held on February 5, and results will be announced on February 8. BJP's Parvesh Verma, however, predicted a large win for BJP in the New Delhi constituency, claiming Kejriwal would lose his deposit.

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad claimed in Parliament that the probe into the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj suggests a conspiracy. The tragedy on January 29, during Mauni Amavasya, left 30 dead and 60 injured. Prasad said the investigation is ongoing, and those responsible will be exposed. Opposition leaders demanded a discussion in Parliament and a list of the deceased. They also protested, calling for accountability. The crowd had broken barricades as millions rushed for a holy dip. The Supreme Court refused to hear a PIL on the incident, directing the petitioner to approach the High Court.