BJP Ends AAP’s Decade-Long Rule, Claims Victory in Delhi Elections
In a landmark political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stormed to power in Delhi, securing a two-thirds majority and ending the 10-year reign of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The victory marks BJP’s return to governance in the national capital after a 27-year hiatus.
The BJP clinched 48 out of 70 seats, riding on public dissatisfaction over crumbling civic infrastructure and governance failures.
Unlike previous campaigns that focused on aggressive rhetoric, the party adopted a more localized approach, tapping into voter concerns over unfulfilled promises and corruption allegations against AAP.
AAP’s Collapse Amid Anti-Incumbency
AAP, which had secured a historic 62-seat victory in 2020, saw its support plummet, managing to win only 22 seats. The elections became a referendum on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who lost his own seat in New Delhi to BJP leader Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma by 4,000 votes. Other key AAP leaders, including former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, also suffered electoral defeats.
AAP’s downfall was largely attributed to voter frustration over stalled development projects, allegations of misgovernance, and a significant shift in middle-class support—many of whom were drawn towards BJP due to economic incentives in the Union Budget and dissatisfaction with AAP’s governance record.
Congress Fails to Make an Impact
Once a dominant force in Delhi politics, the Congress Party continued its decline, failing to win a single seat for the third consecutive election. Despite its weak presence, Congress played a spoiler role, affecting AAP’s prospects in at least 12 constituencies.
BJP’s Historic Comeback
This is only the second time the BJP has won the Delhi Assembly elections—the first being in 1993, before being ousted in 1998.
The party’s return to power in 2025 reflects a shift in voter priorities, with public sentiment favoring stability and economic reforms over populist governance.
Among the few AAP leaders who managed to retain their seats were Atishi, Gopal Rai, and Sanjeev Jha, but the overall political landscape in Delhi now firmly tilts in BJP’s favor.
While the vote share difference between BJP and AAP remained close at 3.6%, the seat tally highlighted a decisive mandate for change in the capital.
