Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: AAP Suffers a Crushing Defeat as BJP Returns to Power After 27 Years
BJP Ends AAP’s Decade-Long Rule, Arvind Kejriwal and Top Leaders Lose
In a stunning political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, ending the 10-year rule of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). With BJP crossing the majority mark of 36 seats in the 70-member assembly, the saffron party is set to return to power in the National Capital after 27 years.
AAP, which had once swept Delhi’s political landscape with its governance model, faced a major setback as several of its key leaders, including party convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, lost their seats. The election results have reshaped the political dynamics of Delhi, indicating a significant shift in voter sentiment.
Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia Among AAP Heavyweights Who Lost
Arvind Kejriwal Defeated in New Delhi Constituency
Arvind Kejriwal, the national convener of AAP and three-time Chief Minister of Delhi, suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of BJP’s Parvesh Verma in the New Delhi constituency. Verma, a two-time West Delhi MP and son of former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma, secured a victory margin of over 4,000 votes.
Manish Sisodia Fails to Secure Jangpura Seat
Manish Sisodia, Delhi’s former Deputy CM and a close associate of Kejriwal, faced a major upset in Jangpura. BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah won the seat by a narrow margin of just 675 votes. Sisodia, who had previously won from Patparganj, contested from Jangpura this time but failed to secure a win.
Satyendar Jain Loses Shakur Basti Seat
Satyendar Jain, a senior AAP leader and former Health Minister, was defeated by BJP’s Karnail Singh in Shakur Basti. Singh won with a significant margin of 20,998 votes, securing 56,869 votes against Jain’s 35,871.
Durgesh Pathak’s Defeat in Rajendra Nagar
Another key AAP leader, Durgesh Pathak, faced defeat in Rajendra Nagar. BJP’s Umang Bajaj won the seat with 46,671 votes, defeating Pathak by 1,231 votes. Pathak had previously won the seat in the 2022 by-election but could not retain it this time.
Saurabh Bharadwaj Loses Greater Kailash Seat
Senior AAP leader and current Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj suffered defeat in the Greater Kailash constituency. BJP’s Shikha Roy emerged victorious, further solidifying BJP’s hold over key urban constituencies.
Somnath Bharti’s Winning Streak Ends
Somnath Bharti, a three-time MLA from Malviya Nagar, faced his first electoral defeat in a decade. BJP’s Satish Upadhyay won the seat by a margin of nearly 2,100 votes, bringing an end to Bharti’s dominance in the constituency since 2013.
AAP Accepts Defeat, Atishi Vows to Continue Political Battle
Following the massive defeat, Delhi’s current Chief Minister Atishi acknowledged the public mandate and termed the results as a “setback.” However, she reaffirmed that AAP will continue its political battle against the BJP.
“First of all, I thank the people of Delhi and our party workers who stood strong. We accept the mandate. The war against BJP’s dictatorship and hooliganism will continue. This is a setback, but AAP’s fight for the people of Delhi and the country will go on,” said Atishi in a press briefing.
Despite Atishi’s narrow victory, AAP’s overall performance in the elections reflects a loss of confidence among the voters, marking a significant turning point in Delhi’s political future.
A Historic Day in Indian Politics: BJP’s Resurgence in Delhi
The results of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 mark a historic moment in Indian politics. BJP’s return to power in the national capital after 27 years signals a shift in voter sentiment and a rejection of AAP’s governance model. The defeat of top AAP leaders, including Kejriwal and Sisodia, indicates a challenging road ahead for the party.
As BJP gears up to form the new government in Delhi, all eyes will be on its governance approach and policy decisions in the coming months. The political landscape of Delhi has undoubtedly changed, setting the stage for a new era in the city’s administration.
