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BJP's Historic Victory: AAP Faces Major Setback in Delhi

BJP's Historic Victory: AAP Faces Major Setback in Delhi

By Karan Singh
08/02/2025
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Making a major political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the Delhi Assembly elections, capturing 48 of the 70 seats. This victory has ended almost 30 years wait for the BJP in the capital. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has been governing since 2015, saw a drastic reduction in seats from 62 in the 2020 elections to merely 22 this time. The Congress, on the other hand, was unable to win a single seat for the third successive elections.

Key Highlights of the Election Results

Big Win for BJP: BJP has won the Delhi Assembly elections, bagging 48 seats out of 70. This is the party’s first win in the capital after nearly 30 years. AAP, which has been in power since 2015, has lost 40 seats and now has only 22. Congress has not won any seat for the third time in a row.

Losses for AAP Leaders: The election results were especially tough for AAP's top leaders. Party chief Arvind Kejriwal lost his New Delhi seat to BJP’s Parvesh Sahib Singh who is seen as a future CM. Former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia lost in Jangpura. But Chief Minister Atishi won in Kalkaji, defeating BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri.

Kejriwal’s Reaction: After the results, Kejriwal accepted the people’s verdict saying, “People’s decision is supreme. I congratulate BJP on their win and hope they lives up to the expectations of the people who gave them majority”. His statement shows he is committed to democratic values even in defeat.

Kejriwal’s Reaction
Kejriwal’s Reaction

Atishi’s Strength: CM Atishi accepted the defeat but thanked the people of Kalkaji and the party workers who faced difficulties during the campaign. She said, "This is a loss for AAP but we accept the people’s verdict. We will continue to fight against BJP’s injustice and hooliganism." Her resolve to stand up for people of Delhi and the country shows AAP’s commitment to its core values.

Correct Exit Polls: This time the exit polls were accurate in predicting BJP’s lead over AAP. Unlike previous elections where exit polls used to go wrong, this time it shows a change in voter behaviour and thinking which analysts will look into in the coming months.

PM Modi’s Speech: PM Narendra Modi addressed party workers and spoke about the importance of community support for the BJP to win. He thanked the people of Purvanchal and mentioned his special connection with the region. PM assured Delhiites that the BJP means “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas” which means support and development for everyone and promised overall development of the city.

Challenges Faced by AAP: The biggest issue for AAP before the polls was the Delhi liquor policy controversy. Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were faced legal troubles and spent months in jail which can affect the party’s reputation and make voters less confident.

AAP’s Rise and Fall: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has had an interesting journey in Delhi politics. It became famous in 2015 and won 67 out of 70 seats and did well again in 2020 with 62 seats. But the latest election results show a big drop in its popularity and now the question is what next for the party.

AAP’s Governance Criticism: BJP hit hard at AAP’s governance, especially on the expenses of “Sheesh Mahal”. This became a symbol of Arvind Kejriwal’s government’s luxury lifestyle. This message resonated with the voters who were worried about good governance and responsible spending.

Final Thoughts

The latest elections in Delhi seem to have led the city politics to a new phase in the year 2025. As the BJP gets ready to take control, the AAP will have to rethink its plans and tackle the problems that caused its decline. The next few months will be very important for both parties as they face new challenges and opportunities.

In all, 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have changed the political landscape in the city, BJP’s win is a game changer. AAP has to regroup and rethink to get back the trust of the people, BJP has to deliver on its promises to the people of Delhi.

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