Delhi election results claim that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a historic victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, delivering a major blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Earlier on Wednesday the most exit polls released that BJP is leading with majority votes. This lead has proven to be a significant setback for AAP and its leader Arvind Kejriwal.
According to Indian media reports, AAP Chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lost the New Delhi seat to BJP’s Parvesh Sahib Singh.
Additionally, senior AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also conceded defeat in the Jangpura seat, losing to BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah by more than 600 votes.
Out of the 70 assembly seats, BJP has secured a lead on 47 seats, while AAP is ahead on 23.
This outcome paves the way for BJP’s return to power in Delhi after 27 years. Reports indicate that BJP has won over 47 seats, marking a significant political comeback. Even Arvind Kejriwal lost his traditional seat.
According to Indian media reports, a voter turnout of 60.42% in the Delhi elections, which was lower compared to 2020.
Furthermore, Rahul Gandhi’s Congress party failed to secure even a single seat in the elections, Delhi election results disclosed.
