Delhi Assembly Election Results 2025 Live Updates:The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to form the next government in Delhi, a return to the Capital after a long gap of 27 years. Lauding the BJP leaders and workers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the victory as a triumph for development and good governance. AAP big guns like supremo Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy CM Manish Sisodia and senior leader Saurabh Bharadwaj were among those who lost in the polls today.
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What went right for the BJP? The BJP’s victory in the Delhi Assembly elections is seen as a reaffirmation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reputation as an electoral powerhouse. Despite setbacks in local BJP leadership and the AAP’s early campaign lead, the BJP leveraged Modi’s popularity and targeted diverse voter groups through small meetings. The party’s strategy included promising not to stop popular welfare schemes like free bus rides and addressing middle-class concerns such as pollution and governance. A united campaign effort helped BJP overcome challenges and reclaim power in Delhi after 27 years.
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What went wrong for AAP? In April 2024, AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, were imprisoned during a crucial pre-election period, which hurt the party’s electoral efforts. Their absence impacted campaign momentum, leading to internal frustration among members, particularly regarding the party’s performance in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The BJP seized on issues like the high-cost renovation of Kejriwal’s residence and failures in governance, such as erratic water supply and stalled projects, largely blaming AAP’s conflict with the Lieutenant Governor. The constant power struggle and governance failures weakened AAP’s election prospects significantly.
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1. Arvind Kejriwal and senior AAP leaders, including Manish Sisodia, Somnath Bharti, and Saurabh Bharadwaj, lost in 13 constituencies where Congress votes exceeded BJP’s winning margins.
2. Kejriwal lost by 4,009 votes in New Delhi; Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit got 4,568 votes.
3. Other affected constituencies include Jangpura, Greater Kailash, Malviya Nagar, and Rajinder Nagar.
4. AAP’s internal issues and Congress votes played a critical role in BJP’s victories across these seats.
As the BJP marched towards a win the Delhi elections, president of the party’s unit in the national capital Virendraa Sachdeva said: “This is the victory of PM Modi’s leadership, development and trust. The people of Delhi have expressed their faith in PM Modi’s vision of development… We used to talk about corruption in the Jal Board, Sheeshmahal, liquor scam, dirty water but they (AAP) never gave us an answer. Arvind Kejriwal always ran away from these issues… The people have ousted them from power.”
Senior AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, following his loss to BJP’s Shikha Roy, said: “I want to thank all the supporters, volunteers and donors of Aam Aadmi Party and tell them not to be afraid, not to be disappointed. Big battles are won when small ones are lost.”
He added, “I think as an MLA, we did whatever we could for our people and we will analyse the result. I do not understand this result because all the reporters who had come to my area, all the common people told that our graph was very high. The approval rating was very high. Even the staunch supporters of BJP used to say that we will win the elections this time, but it is not appropriate to comment at this time…”
Reacting to the Delhi Assembly polls results, Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, who was recently at loggerheads with the AAP leadership, said: “Arrogance and pride of a person cannot survive for long, and what happened with Arvind Kejriwal is an example of this. Even Ravan’s arrogance was shattered, then who is Arvind Kejriwal? Whenever a woman was attacked, the person who was responsible for this was always punished by God.”
The Aam Aadmi Party faced a severe defeat in Delhi’s assembly elections, prompting criticism from INDIA alliance leaders. They argued that had AAP and Congress contested together, BJP would have lost. Rohit Pawar blamed ego and arrogance for the division, claiming a united front could have limited BJP to fewer seats. Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut echoed this view, adding allegations of voter list irregularities and citing leadership challenges as factors in AAP’s downfall. Despite the alliance, AAP and Congress fought separately in Delhi.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday hailed the BJP’s superb performance in the Delhi elections as a triumph of “truth, development and vision”.
The BJP is poised to take power in Delhi after more than 26 years. According to trends and results on the Election Commission website, the saffron party leads in 48 seats, while the AAP trails with 22 seats. “Truth, development, and vision win! Defeat of deceit, lies and corruption! Like India, Modi is in the heart of Delhi too delhielectionresult,” Khandu posted on X.
Bharatiya Janata Party’s winning candidate from the high-profile New Delhi Assembly constituency Parvesh Verma said that his victory was not just his, but “the victory of the people of Delhi who chose truth over lies, governance over gimmicks, and development over deception. I humbly thank every voter who placed their trust in me.”
He added, “Under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, Home Minister Amit Shah ji, and BJP President JP Nadda ji, we will work tirelessly to bring real change to Delhi. This mandate is a clear message that people want honest, transparent, and development-driven politics. My commitment to serve with integrity and dedication remains unwavering.”
“A new chapter begins for Delhi, and together, we will build a brighter future,” he said in a statement.
Verma defeated former Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit, former CM Sheila Dikshit’s son.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for scoring a “historic” victory in the Assembly elections.
Posting on social media platform X, he wrote: “This victory is a stamp of the faith of the people of Delhi on the successful leadership of the respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and his development policies dedicated to the benefit of all, public welfare and overall upliftment.”
Responding to a question about BJP’s win in Delhi elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “Indeed happy to know that. Because under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, we are very keen that Delhi gets a government which serves its people and that is something which is the need of our attaining Viksit Bharat 2047. India’s national capital region should have a government, which serves the cause of its people and I strongly believe that the roadmap that the Prime Minister has set for the country, should certainly take Delhi on the top priority, and serve its people from every point of view for all the human development indicator-related issues and also the fundamental infrastructure, schools, hospitals, people’s healthcare and capital worth India’s Viksit Bharat aspirations.”
Congress MP and in-charge for communication Jairam Ramesh said that voting in Delhi “is a rejection of Arvind Kejriwal’s politics of deceit, deception, and vastly exaggerated claims of achievement”. He said that the Delhi results were “a referendum on Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party”.
“After all, at the height of the PM’s popularity in 2015 and 2020, AAP had won decisively in Delhi. This shows that, rather than being vindication of the policies of the PM, this vote is a rejection of Arvind Kejriwal’s politics of deceit, deception, and vastly exaggerated claims of achievement,” said the Congress MP.
In a post on X, Ramesh said that the “Congress took the lead in highlighting the various scams that have occurred under Arvind Kejriwal and voters have pronounced their judgement on his twelve years of misrule”. “The Congress was expecting to do better. It has, however, increased its vote share. The campaign of the Congress was vigorous. It may not be in the Assembly but it is definitely a presence in Delhi, a presence that will be expanded electorally with the sustained efforts of lakhs of Congress workers. There will be a Congress Govt once again in Delhi in 203O,” said Ramesh.
Congratulating the BJP leaders and workers over the BJP’s victory in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is a triumph of development and good governance. “Development wins, good governance triumphs. I bow to my dear sisters and brothers of Delhi for this resounding and historic mandate to @BJP4India. We are humbled and honoured to receive these blessings. It is our guarantee that we will leave no stone unturned in developing Delhi, improving the overall quality of life for the people and ensuring that Delhi has a prime role to play in building a Viksit Bharat,” PM Modi wrote on social media platform X.
Moments after the AAP conceded defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, senior AAP leader and Delhi CM Atishi vowed to continue the fight against BJP.
As the BJP won an overwhelming majority, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, while reflecting on the loss, said that the party will be playing the role of a constructive Opposition.
According to latest trends, apart from Mustafabad, the AAP candidates are comfortably ahead in Chandni Chowk, Matia Mahal, Babarpur, Seelampur, Okhla, and Ballimaran. Five years ago, the party had won all seven seats by big margins. However, in the run-up to the polls, AAP leaders had admitted that the margins may see a dip.
Despite an underlying feeling within the community that the AAP had not stood by it, especially during the 2020 riots and anti-CAA protests, Muslims saw the AAP as the only viable option that could pose a challenge to the BJP. — Asad Rehman writes
In Deoli, Prem Chauhan of AAP is leading Lok Jan Sakti Party’s Deepak Tanvar by 32,119 votes after 18 rounds of counting. In Chattarpur, Kartar Singh Tanvar from BJP is leading by 4,275 votes after Round 21 against Brahm Singh Tanwar from AAP. Satish Upadhyay from BJP is leading in Malviya Nagar by 1,971 after 14 rounds against Somnath Bharti.
Following his win against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, Parvesh Verma, while congratulating the people of Delhi, said: “The darkness went away, the sun rose, the lotus bloomed. Delhi has chosen development. This victory is of Delhi’s faith, This victory is for the future of Delhi. Congratulations to all the people of Delhi for this new dawn of Delhi!”
In another big setback for AAP, MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj, contesting against BJP’s Shikha Roy, lost by a margin of over 3,000 votes.
It’s official. Parvesh Verma has won the New Delhi seat, defeating AAP supremo and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
In Rajouri Garden, Manjinder Singh Sirsa of the Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a decisive victory, securing 64,132 votes with an impressive gain of 18,190 votes. Meanwhile, A Dhanwati Chandela A from the Aam Aadmi Party faced a loss, receiving 45,942 votes, which marked a decrease of 18,190 votes. Additionally, Dharam Pal Chandela from the Indian National Congress significantly trailed behind, garnering only 3,198 votes, reflecting a substantial loss of 60,934 votes.
BRS working president was sarcastic while speaking about the Delhi Assembly elections today, congratulating Rahul Gandhi for allegedly making BJP win. “Congrats to Rahul Gandhi for winning the election for BJP, yet again! Well done,” Rama Rao said in a post on social media platform X.
After trailing from the Kalkaji seat for a long time, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi is back leading, although by a margin of just over 900 votes.
1. AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, and others were jailed in the excise policy case and money laundering cases, affecting the party’s leadership ahead of elections.
2. Released on bail between August and October, the delay hindered AAP’s election campaign preparation.
3. AAP faced internal dissatisfaction, especially among councillors, due to governance stagnation in the MCD.
4. The BJP heavily criticized AAP’s liquor policy and the costly renovation of Kejriwal’s residence.
5. The AAP’s MCD win backfired as the corporation’s operations were stalled by opposition, especially the formation of the Standing Committee.
6. Councillors considered switching to BJP, frustrated with the lack of progress in the MCD.
7. Delhi’s water supply and sewer management issues worsened, exacerbated by the failure to release Rs 4,000 crore to the Delhi Jal Board.
8. The ongoing conflict with Delhi’s Lieutenant Governors hindered AAP’s governance.
9. BJP and Congress successfully countered AAP by portraying its blaming of opposition forces as “excuses.”
10. The Congress relied on the legacy of Sheila Dikshit to attack AAP’s governance record, contrasting it with Congress’s achievements.
As counting trends indicated a strong BJP victory in Delhi after more than 26 years, jubilant supporters gathered outside the party headquarters to celebrate. Waving flags and dancing to the beat of drums, the crowd smeared saffron powder on each other, symbolizing the party’s success. Among the revelers was a man dressed as Aamir Khan’s character from the film “PK,” who humorously declared, “The broom is gone, and the lotus has bloomed,” referencing BJP’s victory over AAP. The scene was marked by festivity and optimism for the party’s future.
In a big blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), senior leader and former deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia conceded defeat from the Jangpura seat, losing to BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marvah by over 600 votes. With trends for all 70 assembly seats declared, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to stage a solid comeback in the national capital with lead in 48 while the AAP is ahead in 22 others, as of 12.30 pm.
The Delhi elections are becoming a big setback for AAP as top leaders, including supremo Arvind Kejriwal and sitting minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, continue to trail. Kejriwal trails by 1,170 votes from New Delhi constituency after briefly taking the lead over his BJP rival Parvesh Verma.
Bharadwaj, meanwhile, trails BJP’s Shikha Roy by 1,066 votes from the Greater Kailash seat.
Congress is about to draw a blank this polls. The party’s refusal to form an alliance with the AAP in the Delhi elections, despite both being part of the INDIA bloc, had severely dented its chances in the national capital. Here’s how the infighting hit them:
1. Congress has been aggressive in its Delhi campaign, criticizing the AAP.
2. Talks between Congress and AAP over a seat-sharing arrangement broke down.
3. AAP wanted Congress to support it in Delhi, but the latter declined.
4. Congress leaders see AAP as a key rival in Delhi.
5. AAP leaders criticized Congress for weakening the INDIA bloc.
6. AAP also accused Congress of aiding the BJP by splitting votes.
7. Both parties are vying for similar sections of the electorate.
8. The rivalry, finally, ended up benefiting the BJP due to divided Opposition votes.
Reacting to the Delhi Assembly election results, social activist Anna Hazare, with whom AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal was associated during numerous anti-corruption campaigns, said: “I have been saying for a long that while contesting the election, a candidate must have a character, good ideas and have no dent on their image. But, they (AAP) didn’t understand it. They got tangled in liquor and money — his (Arvind Kejriwal) image was dented because of it and that’s why they are getting fewer votes in the election.”
He added: “People saw that he (Arvind Kejriwal) talks about character but gets involved in liquor… In politics, allegations are made. One has to prove that he is not guilty. The truth will remain truth. When a meeting was held, I decided that I would not be part of the party and I have remained away from that day…”
Ramesh Bidhuri continues to extend his lead against Atishi from the Kalkaji seat. He now leads the Delhi chief minister by over 3,000 votes. Reacting to the numbers, Bidhuri said: “I thank the people of Kalkaji. In the last 10 years, the people of Kalkaji wept tears of blood because no development work was done in the constituency…”
As early results in the Delhi Assembly elections suggested a strong showing for the BJP, Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, took a subtle swipe at his INDIA alliance partners. He highlighted the ongoing rift between the AAP and Congress, which ran separately in the Delhi elections, a decision that may have bolstered the BJP’s performance. Abdullah shared a GIF on X, remarking on the internal discord within the alliance. He reiterated concerns over the lack of unity and the need for collective efforts beyond just parliamentary elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the party workers at 7 pm, sources said as BJP is marching towards a comeback to the capital after 27 years.
AAP has narrowed the gap with BJP with the former leading in 26 seats and the latter in 44, according to the Election Commission of India.
Of the 70 seats where the Election Commission of India trends have started coming in, the margins are under 2,000 votes in 18 seats. The BJP is ahead in 40 seats and the AAP in 30.
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal is trailing from the New Delhi seat again as Parvesh Verma extends his lead.
After the initial trends indicated a BJP sweep, the margins are close now. The BJP, although ahead considerably, leads in 40 seats, while the AAP leads in 30. The majority mark in the Delhi Assembly is 36.
As Chief Minister Atishi was trailing BJP rival Ramesh Bidhuri by 1,149 votes from Kalkaji seat, the latter said that AAP would be “eliminated” from Delhi. “The people will give the BJP a decisive mandate. Under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, Delhi will progress along with the rest of the country. I can confidently say that the AAP will be eliminated from the national capital,” he said.
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, after getting over an initial scare in the beginning, is currently leading BJP’s Parvesh Verma from the New Delhi seat by a slender margin on 386 votes.
All trends are out and the BJP are slated for a comeback to Delhi after 27 years. The saffron party leads in 42 seats, compared to 28 for AAP.
1. BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri leading from Kalkaji against AAP’s Atishi.
2. BJP’s Manish Chaudhary is leading AAP’s Amanatullah Khan in Okhla.
3. In Mustafabad, BJP’s Mohan Singh Bisht is leading AAP’s Adeel Ahmad Khan.
4. AAP’s Surinder Pal Singh Bitoo leading in Timarpur.
5. AAP’s Kuldeep Kumar leading in Kondli.
6. BJP’s Manoj Kumar Shokeen leads in Nangloi Jat.
7. BJP’s Karnail Singh leading from Shakur Basti.
On the two seats contested by AIMIM in Delhi, it was advantage BJP as per early trends. In Okhla, BJP’s Manish Chaudhary was leading AAP’s Amanatullah Khan by 2,260 votes. AIMIM’s Shifa-ur-Rehman Khan got 359 votes, while Congress’s Ariba Khan had 475 votes.
In Mustafabad, BJP’s Mohan Singh Bisht was leading AAP’s Adeel Ahmad Khan by a sizeable margin of 16,181 votes. AIMIM’s Tahir Hussain had managed to get just 119 votes, while Congress’s Ali Mehdi had got 722 votes.
In the latest election results, Ramesh Bidhuri of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently leading with 8,807 votes, reflecting a gain of 1,342 votes. His strong performance highlights the effectiveness of the BJP’s campaign strategy in this constituency.
Trailing behind him is Atishi of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who has secured 7,465 votes, experiencing a drop of 1,342 votes.
In a distant third place is Alka Lamba from the Indian National Congress (INC), with only 782 votes, down 8,025 votes from previous counts.
After trailing for the longest time, Arvind Kejriwal is finally leading from the New Delhi seat, according to early trends. He is up against BJP’s Pervesh Verma and is leading by a slender margin of just 254 votes.
The BJP has crossed the halfway mark in the 70-member Assembly, according to early trends by the Election Commission of India. Currently, the saffron party’s lead stands at 37 seats, while AAP lags behind with 23 seats.
1. BJP’s Kapil Mishra leads by 3,109 votes in Karawal Nagar
2. BJP’s Tilak Ram Gupta leads in Tri Nagar by 3,373 votes.
3. BJP’s Sanjay Goel (Shahdara), Chandan Chaudhary (Sangam Vihar), and Bajrang Shukla (Kirari) are also leading.
4. AAP’s Gopal Rai (Babarpur) and Durgesh Pathak (Rajinder Nagar) are ahead.
5. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi is also trailing in Kalkaji.
Even though his party is lagging far behind the BJP, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal trails behind BJP’s Parvesh Verma by just 74 votes in the New Delhi seat.
BJP’s Kapil Mishra is leading in Karawal Nagar constituency by 6,470 votes after 2 rounds of voting.
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal continues to trail as per early trends as BJP’s Parvesh Verma extends his lead.
AAP’s Durgesh Pathak is leading with 4,553 votes from Rajinder Nagar.
AAP’s Avadh Ojha, a popular UPSC coaching teacher and motivational speaker who recently joined the Aam Aadmi Party, is trailing in the Patparganj seat.
As initial trends come in, AAP’s Gopal Rai is currently leading in Babarpur Assembly constituency. He is up against BJP’s Anil Kumar Vashisht and Congress’s Mohd. Ishraq Khan.
In case you’re tuning in now, here’s where things stand currently — BJP leading in 46 seats, AAP in 23 and Congress in 1. The big guns of AAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi and Manish Sisodia, are currently trailing.
The BJP continues to extend its lead, now pegged at 43 seats while AAP lags behind at 26. The Congress barely holds on with a lead in 1 seat.
- BJP’s Parvesh Verma, AAP’s Atishi, and Congress’s Devender Yadav expressed confidence in their parties’ performance.
- Congress candidates Alka Lamba and Sandeep Dikshit also sought blessings, with optimism about their campaigns.
- BJP candidates Anil Sharma (RK Puram) and Raaj Kumar Anand (Patel Nagar) offered prayers and expressed certainty about their party’s victory.
- Former CM Sheila Dikshit’s daughter praised Sandeep Dikshit’s clean campaign strategy.
1. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, contesting against BJP’s Parvesh Verma in New Delhi, is trailing.
2. In Kalkaji, Chief Minister Atishi is trailing behind BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri.
3. Former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia is trailing in Jangpura.
4. BJP’s Kapil Mishra is leading in Karawal Nagar.
5. AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj is ahead in the Greater Kailash seat.
The big guns for AAP are trailing. After Kejriwal, now, Chief Minister Atishi is also trailing from Kalkaji.
While AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is trailing behind BJP’s Parvesh Sahib Singh in the first round, sitting MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj is leading currently. These are, however, after counting of postal ballots.
With postal ballots being counted currently, the AAP continues to be behind the BJP. While the BJP leads in 32 seats, AAP is at 25 and the Congress lagging behind at 1.
BJP’s sitting MLA OP Sharma is currently leading in East Delhi’s Vishwas Nagar constituency.
The BJP continues to extend its lead, now sitting at 26 seats while the AAP continues to be at a close second — at 22. Hygiene alert: These are just postal ballots that are being counted at the moment and should not be considered as final numbers.
- Special voters: Individuals holding declared office under Section 20(4) of RPA, including the President, Vice President, Governors, Cabinet Ministers, other high-ranking dignitaries, etc. and their spouses.
- Service voters: Members of the Indian armed forces, paramilitary forces, an armed state police member serving outside their state, or a government employee stationed abroad and their spouses residing with them.
- Voters on election duty: This includes all Commission’s observers, presiding officers, polling officers and agents, police personnel, and public servants assigned official tasks on polling day. Private individuals and non-government staff, such as videographers, control room staff, drivers, conductors, cleaners, helpline staff, etc., are also covered.
- Electors subjected to preventive detention
- Absentee voters under Section 60 (c) of RPA, 1951: In 2019, the Election Commission created the ‘Absentee Voters’ category. This includes senior citizens aged 85+ (AVSC), persons with disabilities having at least 40% disability (AVPD), Covid-19 suspect or affected persons (AVCO), and persons employed in essential services (AVES). AVES includes officials certified to be on duty on the day of the poll but not on election duty, including railways, telecom, electricity, health, traffic, aviation, fire services, media persons authorised by ECI for poll day coverage, etc.
The BJP has extended its early lead to 9 seats while AAP is at a close second at 7. The Congress, however, continues to be at 1 seat. It is to be kept in mind that these are just leads on the basis of postal ballots that are being counted first.
The BJP has taken an early lead in 6 seats in Delhi while the AAP leads in 4 and the Congress in 1. However, it is to be kept in mind that these are just leads on the basis of postal ballots that are being counted first.
Like every other elections, postal ballots are being counted first. In case you are wondering, a ‘postal ballot’ allows voters who cannot be physically present in polling stations to vote remotely, as specified in Section 60 of the RPA.
The counting of votes has kicked off for the Delhi Assembly elections as the BJP aims to wrest the national capital from the AAP, which is aiming for a hat-trick.
The BJP is in a close contest with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as the counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections starts soon. The saffron party aims to displace AAP from power. The BJP had ramped up its campaign, focusing on issues like inflation and local governance, while the AAP emphasizes its welfare schemes, including free water, electricity, and education. The Congress, though weakened, remains a factor. The outcome of the election will hinge on which party effectively appeals to Delhi’s diverse voter base.
Ahead of the counting of votes, AAP candidate from Greater Kailash seat Saurabh Bharadwaj looked confident of a hat-trick for AAP. “Every attempt was made to remove AAP from government but the public’s blessings are with the AAP. I believe that the public is going to make Arvind Kejriwal the CM for the fourth time. In a few days, he will take oath as the CM. We are getting information from different areas that AAP will get a comfortable majority and make government… AAP will get minimum 40-45 seats,” he said.
With the counting of votes to begin in half an hour, Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav was confident of the hardwork they have put in this year. “We have worked hard and we will win. Exit Polls might not have favoured us, but we trust our hard work,” he said.
The Election Commission (EC) has deployed over 5,000 staff members for counting the votes of the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for February 8. The counting will be conducted at 27 centers across the city, and no repolling is required in any constituency. Adequate security measures, including paramilitary forces, will be in place to ensure a smooth process. The election saw no major glitches, with EVMs and VVPATs functioning efficiently across polling booths.
The minority vote, particularly among the Muslim community, is poised to be a significant factor in determining the outcome of the Delhi Assembly elections. In North East and Central Delhi, where Muslims account for 29.3% and 33.4% of the population respectively, their electoral impact is crucial.
In the 23 constituencies where Muslims make up at least 10% of the population, AAP has historically held strong, maintaining a vote share of around 55% between 2015 and 2020. However, the BJP has seen its vote share rise from 29.44% to 34.57% during the same period, while the Congress has seen a dramatic fall, from 12.81% to just 5.57%.
In 20 of these constituencies, the BJP’s vote share increased, while AAP’s vote share saw a decline in nine. With both AAP and Congress vying for this crucial electorate, a split in the Muslim vote could potentially benefit the BJP, which has capitalized on the divided opposition.
Additionally, the AIMIM is contesting two seats, further adding to the potential fragmentation of the Muslim vote. In riot-affected areas of North East Delhi, many locals express discontent with AAP’s response but feel they have limited alternatives.
Across India, women have become a crucial voter base, capable of tipping the scales in tight elections. In Delhi, where 72.36 lakh women are eligible to vote, political parties have gone all out to win their favour. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is offering a monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,100 to non-tax-paying women, while the BJP and Congress have countered with Rs 2,500 per month promises. Women were key to AAP’s victories in both 2015 and 2020, with the party securing an increasing share of their support.
In the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, AAP won 60% of the female vote compared to BJP’s 35%, according to Lokniti-CSDS data. The AAP hopes to retain this backing, leveraging policies like free public transport for women and financial aid, both of which helped deliver past victories. Meanwhile, BJP is focusing on women-centric schemes like subsidized LPG cylinders and pension improvements.
As voter turnout trends decline, women’s engagement remains a deciding factor, especially for AAP, which has traditionally relied on their support to secure its political foothold. The BJP’s new pro-women promises, however, could pose a significant challenge.
Since its inaugural victory in Delhi’s 1993 Assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has maintained a fluctuating vote share between 30% and 40%, but struggled to reclaim power in subsequent elections. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) remained dominant in the last two Assembly terms, while BJP’s vote share improved from 32.19% in 2015 to 38.51% in 2020, though seats won only increased from three to eight. AAP, however, maintained steady support, with a slight dip in its vote share.
Despite its improved showing in the 2020 Assembly elections, the BJP’s stronger performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, winning all seven Delhi seats, has reignited hopes of breaking the Assembly-Lok Sabha electoral disconnect. The party aims to secure a “double-engine” government — controlling both the Centre and Delhi. Yet, the continued division between AAP and the Congress, both part of the INDIA opposition bloc, may benefit the BJP. The Congress, although diminished, has seen its vote share erode sharply, falling from 40.31% in 2008 to just 4.26% in 2020.
The Congress’s rivalry with AAP could split anti-BJP votes, giving the BJP a potential advantage in the upcoming elections. The interplay of these vote shares will be critical to shaping Delhi’s political landscape.
Delhi’s political landscape has seen major shifts over the past decade. AAP emerged as a formidable force in 2013 by ending the Congress’s 15-year rule and forming a short-lived 49-day government, with outside support from Congress. In the 2015 Assembly elections, AAP achieved a landslide victory, securing 67 of 70 seats. The BJP, which had 32 seats in 2013, dramatically fell to four in 2015. In 2020, AAP maintained dominance with 62 seats, while the BJP marginally improved to eight seats. Congress, meanwhile, failed to win any seats in both 2015 and 2020.
Exit polls for the Delhi Assembly Elections suggest a sweep for the BJP, with projections of winning a majority of the 70 seats. Two major exit polls predict the BJP securing between 55-61 seats, while the AAP is projected to lag significantly behind. In response, Arvind Kejriwal dismissed these exit polls, calling them “fake” and emphasizing confidence in his party’s performance. These projections have heightened political tensions as the city awaits the official results.
From Narela to Karawal Nagar, voting across the 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi revealed the varying issues, concerns, and priorities that shape voters’ decisions in the capital. With the Delhi Assembly Elections looming, understanding local grievances — ranging from civic problems to political representation — provides a window into the mood of the electorate across different areas.
1. Education and Development: Education and local development have emerged as pivotal issues in multiple constituencies. Voters are concerned about school facilities, access to healthcare, and improvements in local infrastructure like roads and public transport. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s work on education reforms and healthcare has influenced voters in certain areas, although not uniformly across the city.
2. Inflation and Civic Concerns: Rising inflation and inadequate civic amenities such as water supply, waste management, and pollution are primary concerns for many Delhiites. In constituencies like Karawal Nagar, voters expressed frustration over uncollected garbage and irregular water supplies. In other regions, like Narela, the challenge of daily commuting and traffic congestion is a pressing issue.
3. Local Development: In areas like Karawal Nagar, people focus heavily on local issues, such as the condition of roads, connectivity, and local governance. Voters expressed that promises made during previous elections regarding development are yet to materialize, leading to frustration among the electorate.
4. Political Representation: The article reflects on the connection voters feel with their candidates. Constituencies where candidates engage directly with local issues see more active voter interest. The role of political representation, local accessibility, and addressing community-specific concerns significantly influences the voting decisions in many parts of the city.
As the counting of votes is scheduled to start at 8 am today, here’s a concise summary of the factors influencing the Delhi Assembly Election results:
1. Governance & Welfare Schemes: AAP’s focus on education, healthcare, and subsidies played a crucial role.
2. BJP’s National Narrative: BJP’s campaign revolved around national issues, law and order, and central leadership.
3. Inflation & Local Issues: Rising prices and local grievances impacted voter preferences.
4. New Voters & Youth Impact: Youth and first-time voters were key demographics in shaping results.
Good morning and welcome to our Live Blog covering the Delhi Election results. With the counting of votes to begin soon, keep following this space as we bring to you the latest news and updates from the ground, besides analysis of where things stand at every moment.
