Seven factors that will decide the poll

NEW DELHI: The fight for Delhi took a very interesting turn barely two days before the election when Dera Sacha Sauda pledged to support BJP and Akali Dal, while TMC chief Mamata Banerjee threw her weight behind AAP. Here are seven factors that will prove to be crucial for the election that will be held on February 7 and the verdict of which will be out on February 10.

Kejriwal: A year after he quit office, he's bounced back. Opinion poll show he is No. 1 choice for CM. But will that translate into votes?

Modi: He won the LS election 9 months ago virtually on his own, and his personal appeal was key to BJP's victory in Maharashtra and Haryana. Can he pull it off in Delhi?

Bedi gamble: Kiran Bedi was brought as a trump card. But while she has an appeal among the middle class voters, she seem to have alienated local leaders & workers.

Centre-State cohesion: This is a central campaign pitch for BJP-the same party at the centre and state will ensure greater development in Delhi. Will it be a clincher?

Uderclass vote: Weaker section of society and the poor seem to be pitching for AAP. If this traditional congress bastion switches to AAP en bloc, it could be a game changer. Will it?

Traders: Traditionally they supported BJP. But they seem to grow fond of AAP because during the 49 days govt, police 'hafta' and MCD harassment had stopped. Enough for this section to switch sides?

Groundwork: The delay in holding polls gave AAP time to regroup and work at the grassroots. In comparison BJP has been weak organizationally.Will this be a decider?

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Makanan Anak