Delhi polls updates: BJP to form govt in Delhi after 26 yrs, wins 48 seats; AAP 22, Cong draws blank
Delhi election result 2025: The BJP managed to retain its lead after most rounds of counting and was expected to win 48 in total, according to EC data
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PM Modi gestures at the BJP headquarters as BJP celebrates its win in the Delhi state assembly elections, in New Delhi, India, February 8, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Delhi Election Results 2025 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached BJP HQ for a grand celebration after the party won the Delhi with 48 seats. BJP National President JP Nadda says, "In the Lok Sabha, the people of Delhi made BJP win all 7 seats and in this assembly election you made us win 48 seats, the message is clear - 'Delhi ke Dil mein Modi hain'..." ECI latest updates: Based on Election Commission data, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was projected to secure a total of 48 seats and return to power in Delhi after 27 years. As the BJP bagged a massive victory in the national capital, five key leaders of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) crashed to a crushing defeat. These include Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Durgesh Pathak, and Satyendra Jain.
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The results will determine whether the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secures a fourth consecutive term or if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) returns to power after 27 years. Early trends are expected within the initial hours.
Most exit polls suggested the BJP holding an edge over AAP, which has ruled Delhi since 2015. A poll of polls of five major agencies indicates the BJP securing 38-43 seats, while the AAP is projected to win 26-32 seats. The Congress, which governed Delhi for 15 years under Sheila Dikshit, is expected to remain a marginal player, with 0-1 seats. The BJP last secured a majority in Delhi in 1993, the Union Territory’s first Assembly election since 1956. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva predicted nearly 50 seats for his party. AAP dismissed the forecasts, expressing confidence in forming the government with Arvind Kejriwal as chief minister for a fourth term. Meanwhile, Kejriwal held a meeting with party candidates on Friday, asserting that AAP will secure over 50 seats despite exit poll predictions. Senior leader Gopal Rai revealed that ground reports indicated a close contest in 7-8 constituencies.
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BJP's Delhi win a 'wound' on Kejriwal’s corruption, says NDMC VC
BJP leader and NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal called the Delhi election results a strong rebuke to AAP, describing BJP’s victory as a "wound" on former CM Arvind Kejriwal’s alleged corruption. He asserted that Kejriwal’s defeat proves the public views him and his party as corrupt, citing scandals like the liquor scam and the Sheeshmahal controversy. Chahal highlighted that BJP’s win reflects the people’s trust in PM Modi’s leadership and assured that the party will fulfill its promises while advancing Modi’s vision for Delhi. PM Modi also hailed the victory as a testament to good governance.
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People make Delhi 'AAP-da mukt':Jharkhand BJP
Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi on Saturday said the people of Delhi made the national capital "AAP-da mukt" (free from AAP) as they rejected the "propaganda" of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party in the assembly elections there.
Former Jharkhand chief ministers Raghubar Das and Champai Soren said a "new era of development" will begin in Delhi" with the saffron party securing a majority in the assembly there.
According to the latest Election Commission (EC) data, the BJP won 48 seats in the 70-member Delhi assembly, while the Aam Admi Party (AAP) bagged 22 constituencies.
Speaking to media persons, Marandi said, The people of Delhi were fed up as they were being cheated with false promises for a long time. Development was not happening and corruption was on the rise. So, people made Delhi AAP-da mukt today.
Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently launched a scathing attack on the AAP, calling it an "AAP-da" (disaster) that has gripped Delhi for the past 10 years.
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Nitish hails BJP's victory in Delhi, lauds PM Modi's leadership
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hailed the victory of ally BJP in the Delhi assembly polls and lauded the "able leadership" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The JD(U) president voiced his sentiments about the electoral verdict on social media.
"Heartiest congratulations for the Bharatiya Janata Party's emphatic victory in assembly polls of Delhi where the people have reposed full faith in the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kudos to Narendra Modi ji for the historic win," Kumar wrote.
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Delhi poll results not vindication of PM, but referendum on Kejriwal: Cong
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Kejriwal's ex-allies blame his shift from alternative politics for defeat
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People rejected AAP's corrupt rule, paved way for city's development: Delhi BJP chief
The BJP's Delhi unit chief Virendra Sachdeva Saturday said the people of the national capital have completely rejected the "corrupt and incompetent rule" of AAP and has paved the way for the city's development by giving his party a "historic" mandate.
The BJP cleaned out the AAP in Delhi and returned to power after more than 26 years, extending its saffron imprint and dealing a devastating blow to the Arvind Kejriwal-led party whose top leadership crumbled or barely made it.
This electoral victory reflects the people's trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the leadership of BJP national president J P Nadda, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, said Sachdeva in a statement.
"The people of Delhi have completely rejected the corrupt and incompetent rule of AAP and Arvind Kejriwal while expressing their faith in the BJP by giving it a decisive majority," he said.
The Delhi BJP chief said Kejriwal had repeatedly claimed to be honest and had asserted that the people of Delhi would take revenge on the saffron party by voting against it in response to his imprisonment.
"However, today's results show that the people have delivered Kejriwal a massive all-round defeat, clearly indicating that he is untrustworthy," Sachdeva said.
He also thanked all Union ministers and other BJP leaders for their campaigning efforts.
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INDIA bloc members entered the fray against Congress in Delhi: PM Modi
"INDIA bloc members entered the fray against Congress in Delhi; they managed to defeat Congress but could not help AAP win," says PM Modi.
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Those who hatched conspiracies to hide their scams will have to repay, this is Modi's guarantee: PM Modi
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I guarantee that CAG report on AAP government will be placed in first session of new Delhi assembly: PM Modi
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Congress has scored a double hattrick of scoring zero; they are giving themselves gold medal of defeat: PM
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Congress steals issues of its allies and attempts to appropriate their vote banks: PM Modi
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AAP came with promise to usher in politics of change but turned out to be most dishonest party: PM Modi
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Have resolved to make river Yamuna the identity of Delhi: PM Modi
"Have resolved to make river Yamuna the identity of Delhi; it is difficult and time-consuming but will make it happen," said PM Modi.
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For the first time since Independence, BJP will now have governments in Delhi and all adjoining states : PM
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Delhi deserves country's best urban infrastructure, will start working on it soon: PM Modi
Topics : Arvind Kejriwal Atishi Rahul Gandhi Narendra Modi Delhi Assembly Elections Assembly elections Aam Aadmi Party BJP Congress Delhi
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First Published: Feb 08 2025 | 6:35 AM IST
