The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a landslide victory in the high-stakes Delhi Assembly elections, ending the decade-long rule of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). With this win, the BJP will form the government in Delhi for the first time in 27 years.
BJP’s Big Win in Delhi
As per the latest Election Commission data, the BJP has won or is leading in 48 of the 70 assembly seats, well past the 36-seat majority mark. Meanwhile, AAP has managed to secure only 22 seats, marking a significant decline in its electoral influence. The Congress, once a dominant force in Delhi, won just one seat, reaffirming its political downfall in the capital.
Final Seat Tally:
- BJP: 48 seats
- AAP: 22 seats
- Congress: 1 seat
Exit Polls vs. Actual Results
Most exit polls had predicted a BJP victory, with agencies like P-Marq, People’s Pulse, and Chanakya Strategies forecasting a comfortable win for the party. However, a few surveys, including Mind Blink and Wee Preside, anticipated an AAP landslide—predictions that proved far from reality.
Key Contests & Major Upsets
Several high-profile battles shaped the outcome of the Delhi election:
- Arvind Kejriwal (AAP) suffered a shocking defeat against Parvesh Verma (BJP) in the New Delhi constituency.
- Atishi (AAP) barely managed to win in Kalkaji against Congress’s Alka Lamba and BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri.
- Manish Sisodia (AAP) lost to BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah in Jangpura.
Why BJP’s Victory Matters
For the BJP, this election was more than just a state win—it was a symbolic reclaiming of Delhi after nearly three decades. The party’s “Parivartan” (change) campaign resonated with voters, promising strong governance, infrastructure development, and an end to what it termed AAP’s ‘shortcut politics.’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the victory, stating, “Development wins, good governance triumphs. We will leave no stone unturned in developing Delhi.”
What Led to AAP’s Defeat?
AAP’s fall from power can be attributed to multiple factors:
- Anti-incumbency & Governance Fatigue: After 10+ years in power, AAP struggled to maintain its appeal, especially among the middle class.
- Corruption Allegations: Key leaders, including Kejriwal and Sisodia, faced corruption charges, denting the party’s credibility.
- BJP’s Massive Campaign: With PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah leading an aggressive campaign, BJP successfully swayed voters in its favor.
Impact of BJP’s Victory
This win strengthens Modi’s grip ahead of future elections, solidifying BJP’s dominance in the political landscape. Meanwhile, AAP faces an uncertain future, struggling to recover from a devastating defeat.
With Delhi now under BJP’s rule, all eyes are on how the party delivers on its promises of stability, governance, and development.
Stay tuned for more updates on Delhi’s political landscape!