BJP Secures Historic Victory in Delhi Assembly Elections 2025; AAP’s Kejriwal Concedes Defeat
By PM News Team | Updated: February 9, 2025
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New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scripted a political resurgence in the national capital, clinching 48 out of 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, ending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long rule. The Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the results on Saturday, marking the BJP’s return to power in Delhi after a 27-year hiatus, while AAP secured 22 seats and the Congress drew a blank 41011.
Key Highlights OF Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, BJP, AAP & Kejriwal.
- BJP’s Landslide Victory:
- The BJP crossed the majority mark of 36 seats comfortably, with Parvesh Verma emerging as the “giant-slayer” by defeating three-time Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the high-profile New Delhi constituency by 4,089 votes 510.
- Other AAP stalwarts, including former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia (Jangpura) and Satyendar Jain (Shakur Basti), also lost their seats to BJP candidates 1012.
- Notable BJP winners included Atishi (Kalkaji), the sole AAP leader to retain her seat, and Tarvinder Singh Marwah, who defeated Sisodia in Jangpura 513.
- ECI’s Role & Voter Turnout:
- The Election Commission of India oversaw counting across 19 centers, with a voter turnout of 60.54% 1013.
- Results were updated in real-time on the ECI’s official portal, results.eci.gov.in, reflecting transparency in the electoral process 511.
- PM Modi’s “AAP-Da Mukt Delhi” Triumph:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the victory as a mandate for “development and good governance,” asserting that Delhi had rejected “politics of shortcuts and corruption” 611.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah credited the BJP’s hyper-local campaign, focusing on issues like pollution, Yamuna’s condition, and infrastructure neglect under AAP 811.
- AAP’s Crushing Blow:
- Arvind Kejriwal conceded defeat, acknowledging the public’s desire for change: “We accept the mandate and will play the role of a constructive opposition” 710.
- Internal critiques within the INDIA alliance blamed AAP-Congress disunity for the BJP’s sweep, with leaders like Sanjay Raut (Shiv Sena) citing “ego clashes” 511.
- Congress’ Continued Decline:
- The Congress failed to win a single seat for the third consecutive election, with senior leader Rahul Gandhi “humbly” accepting the outcome 713.
Key Constituency Battles 1213
| Constituency | Winner (Party) | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Parvesh Verma (BJP) | 4,089 votes |
| Jangpura | Tarvinder Marwah (BJP) | 675 votes |
| Kalkaji | Atishi (AAP) | 3,231 votes |
| Mustafabad | Mohan Singh Bisht (BJP) | 40,598 votes |
Political Reactions
- BJP Celebrations: Supporters erupted in joy outside the party headquarters, waving saffron flags and chanting “Modi hai toh mumkin hai.” PM Modi, flanked by Amit Shah and JP Nadda, vowed to “transform Delhi into a global capital” with a focus on Yamuna rejuvenation and women’s safety 611.
- AAP’s Introspection: Senior AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj admitted, “Bigger battles lie ahead,” while Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann faced renewed pressure amid fears of AAP’s decline 1113.
- Opposition Critique: CPI(M) and IUML blamed the INDIA bloc’s fragmentation for BJP’s victory, urging unity ahead of future polls 11.
Road Ahead
The BJP’s legislative party will soon elect its Chief Ministerial candidate, with speculation around Parvesh Verma and Manoj Tiwari as frontrunners 8. The party has pledged to implement promises like ₹2,500 monthly stipends for women, anti-corruption SITs, and pollution control measures 8.
Stay Updated: For constituency-wise results and live updates, visit the Election Commission’s official website: results.eci.gov.in.
With inputs from PTI and ANI.
Keywords: Election Commission of India, ECI, Delhi Election Result 2025, Parvesh Verma, Arvind Kejriwal, BJP, AAP, Manish Sisodia, Narendra Modi.
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