Delhi secretariat sealed amid security concerns as EC trends hint at BJP victory

The Delhi Secretariat has been closed temporarily in anticipation of concerns over the security situation and safety of records. The General Administration Department of the Delhi government issued a notice saying, "To address security concerns and the safety of records, it is requested that no files/documents, Computer Hardware etc. may be taken outside Delhi Secretariat complex without permission from GAD."

"It is therefore directed that necessary directions may be issued to the concerned Branch In-charges under the Departments/Offices situated in Delhi Secretariat to ensure safety of records, files, documents, electronic files etc. under their section/branches," the notice further read. Counting of votes for the Delhi assembly election 2025 is underway, with the Election Commission of India's trends suggesting a BJP comeback in the capital.