2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly election

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2020-delhi-legislative-assembly-election

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1. What is the location?Delhi, India
2. What is the election date?February 8, 2020
3. When was the 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly election held?The election took place on February 8, 2020.
4. How many seats were contested in the 2020 Delhi assembly election?There were 70 seats to be elected.

Legislative Assembly: The primary law-making body of a state or territory, responsible for creating and amending legislation.
Voter Turnout: The percentage of eligible voters who participate in an election by casting a ballot.
Absolute Majority: A situation where a political party or coalition holds more than fifty percent of the total seats in a legislature.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): A prominent Indian political party founded on principles of anti-corruption and citizen-centric governance.