BJP Crosses Majority Mark in Delhi, Returns to Power After 27 Years
New Delhi: In a historic political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 by crossing the majority mark of 36 seats, as per the Election Commission’s latest data. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had governed the capital for the past ten years, has faced a significant defeat, securing just over 20 seats.
This victory marks BJP’s return to governance in Delhi after nearly three decades, reversing the long-standing dominance of the AAP. The Congress party, once a formidable force in the capital, has again suffered a humiliating loss, failing to secure a single seat for the third consecutive time.
Key Highlights of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025:
- BJP Wins Majority: The BJP has crossed the crucial 36-seat threshold, ensuring a clear path to form the government.
- AAP’s Setback: The AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, managed to win just over 20 seats, a significant drop from previous elections.
- Congress’s Collapse: The Congress party has drawn a blank for the third consecutive election, continuing its downfall in Delhi.
- Major Leaders Defeated: Former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia lost their respective seats.
- Narrow Defeat for Sisodia: Manish Sisodia conceded defeat in Jangpura, losing by a margin of just 675 votes to BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah.
PM Modi Hails BJP’s Victory
Following the historic win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the victory, stating, “Development wins, good governance triumphs.” He further emphasized that the BJP would leave “no stone unturned” in accelerating Delhi’s development.
AAP’s Leadership Woes
The AAP, which had been in power since 2015, faced a major setback as top party leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, lost their seats. The defeat signals a significant political shift in Delhi, raising questions about AAP’s leadership and future strategies.
