New Delhi, February 8, 2025: The counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections is underway, with early trends confirming a major shift in the political landscape. After 27 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form the government in the national capital, marking a significant turnaround from the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long rule.
Key Highlights
•BJP Secures 48 Seats: With a vote share of 46.19%, the BJP is poised for victory.
•AAP Retains 22 Seats: Despite a strong campaign, AAP has lost key constituencies.
•Congress Wiped Out: Failing to win a single seat, the Congress secured only 6.36% of the vote share.
Arvind Kejriwal Loses New Delhi Seat
In a shocking defeat, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lost the New Delhi constituency to BJP’s Parvesh Verma by a margin of 4,099 votes. This marks a major blow to AAP, as another senior leader, Manish Sisodia, also failed to secure a seat.
Atishi Leads in Kalkaji, Saurabh Bharadwaj Loses Greater Kailash
While AAP’s Atishi is leading in Kalkaji by 2,795 votes against BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri, Saurabh Bharadwaj faced defeat in Greater Kailash, losing to BJP’s Shikha Roy by 3,139 votes.
The BJP has won key constituencies, with Rekha Gupta securing Shalimar Bagh and Manjinder Singh Sirsa taking Rajouri Garden. Meanwhile, AAP’s Virender Singh Kadian and Kuldeep Kumar Mondu won Delhi Cant and Kondli, respectively.
Celebrations Begin at BJP Headquarters
With the BJP poised for a landslide victory, celebrations have erupted at the party’s headquarters in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address party workers later in the evening.
Reacting to the results, social activist Anna Hazare criticized Arvind Kejriwal, stating, “I have always said that a leader should have pure thoughts and an untainted life. But Kejriwal got caught up in money and power.”
The Congress, which once dominated Delhi politics, has been reduced to a mere spectator in this election. Party offices remain deserted, with leaders expressing disappointment over their dismal performance.
As counting progresses, BJP’s dominance is becoming clearer. With Kejriwal and other key AAP leaders losing their seats, Delhi’s political landscape is set for a major shift.
Stay tuned for more live updates as final results are declared.
