Notwithstanding the exit poll results that project a clean sweep for the AAP, the BJP still appears to be in fight as the issues of nationalism and "anti- Islamic" sentiment seems to have helped the latter to attract voters in its favour.
The AAP is expected to retain most of its seats riding on its policy of providing free water, electricity and transport. Women voters went alone to vote AAP candidates, setting aside the view and ideology of men in their families.
"My husband is a daily labourer and earns money with that we can survive. I am now able to save thousands of rupees in a month. This is huge money for a family who earns to survive only. Earlier, I did not send my children to schools run by the Delhi Government but after I started sending them back to schools after listening the popularity of its schools," she said.
Sudha Devi, a housewife who casted het vote at 9 AM at a polling booth in Yamuna Vihar, C block said that she is overwhelmed by the performance of AAP. "We are very ecstatic over the Government's decision to provide free electricity and water. I can save lots of money now to spend it on education of my child. My vote is going for Kejriwal," she said, adding that she was not sure that her husband will also vote for the same party.
A senior BJP leader said that the aggressive campaigning led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, highlighting the issues of Article 370 and importantly anti- CAA protest helped the BJP to give a tough fight with ruling AAP. However, the situation in ground narrates other story.
"I vote for the BJP on the issue of nationalism. The interest of the country is always bigger than that of local issues. The command should be in one hand to deal with unsocial elements like protesters of Shaheen Bagh," said Anirudh Singh, a teacher at a private coaching center.
Some youngsters said they were not moved by the idea of nationalism while other appreciated the Government's "efforts against tackling terrorism". "The BJP is surely going to improve its tally compared to last year. It may surprise you as well," said Raghav Shahtri, a 38 year old businessman who lives in Timarpur area of North Delhi.