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Delhi polls result: BJP's vote share up 7%, AAP's down 10%; Cong's rises 2%

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which was routed in the Delhi Assembly elections saw the erosion of nearly 10 percentage points in its vote share while the winner BJP not only saw a resurgence but also a significant increase in its vote share. The BJP was out of power in the national capital for over 26 years. A win on any seat remained elusive for the Congress even as it saw a marginal improvement in its vote share. AAP secured a vote share of 43.57 per cent, down from 53.57 per cent in the 2020 polls. In the 2015 Assembly elections, it had secured 54.5 per cent of the votes. In 2020 and 2015, the party won a massive mandate by securing 67 and 62 seats respectively. However, this time it was restricted to only 22 seats. The BJP, which is returning to power, secured a vote share of 45.56 per cent and won 48 seats. The saffron party's vote share rose from 38.51 per cent in 2020 and 32.3 per cent in the 2015 elections. The Congress, which was in power in Delhi for 15 years from 1998 to 2

Kejriwal's ex-allies blame his shift from alternative politics for defeat

The Aam Aadmi Party's loss in the Delhi polls on Saturday triggered sharp reactions from Arvind Kejriwal's former colleagues in the party and in the 2011 India Against Corruption movement who blamed his "shift" from the idea of providing an alternative politics for the defeat. They also accused Kejriwal of shattering the dreams of those who supported the anti-graft movement. Maharashtra based activist Anna Hazare, who led the 2011 anti-corruption movement for a Jan Lokpal bill that brought the then ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) to the negotiation table blamed the liquor scam for AAP's defeat. Hazare, who was against forming a political party, parted ways with his protege Kejriwal after he formed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2012 following the movement. "With the liquor policy issue came money and they drowned in it. The (AAP's) image was tarnished. People saw him (Arvind Kejriwal) talking about clean character and then about liquor," he told reporters in Ralegan Siddhi .

Delhi Assembly results 2025: Seats with highest, lowest victory margins

Delhi Assembly elections 2025: By 4:30 pm, the BJP won 39 seats, leading in 9; AAP won 17 seats, leading in 5

Nadda calls election win historic, says PM Modi resides in heart of Delhi

BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday termed the party's victory in the Delhi Assembly polls as "historic moment" and said it has sent out a clear message that Prime Minister Narendra Modi resides in the heart of Delhi. Addressing an event organised at the BJP headquarters to mark the party's success, Nadda hit out at the AAP calling it a "factory of lies and corruption". He also said in a veiled reference to AAP chief Arvind Kejrwal and other leaders of the party that they swore by honesty but were put in jail on corruption charges. "It's a historic moment," Nadda said, adding the BJP's victory in the Delhi polls after the Lok Sabha elections "is a clear message that Prime Minister Modi resides in the heart of Delhi". "AAP is a factory of lies, encyclopedia of lies and a factory of corruption," the BJP chief said. AAP leaders swore by honesty but its chief minister and ministers were jailed on corruption charges, he charged. Nadda thanked people of Delhi for "blessing the BJP unde

Delhi elections result: Why did voters choose BJP?

Why did Delhi voters reject AAP and back the BJP after 27 years? Was it anti-incumbency, corruption scandals, or BJP’s women-centric policies? Watch as we break down the key reasons behind the BJP's

Crushing regional players: After Delhi, is it Bengal, Kerala & TN for BJP?

BJP improves its record against another strong regional player- AAP. It is to be seen if the party continues the trend, with Assembly polls due in West Bengal, Puducherry, Kerala, Tami Nadu and Assam

Delhi election results out: BJP makes a comeback after 27 years

The BJP secured a resounding victory in the 70-seat Delhi assembly election with 48 seats to its credit. Watch the video for party wise results.

'Kejriwal an icon of corruption': Fadnavis reacts on BJP's win in Delhi

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday expressed happiness over the BJP's victory in the Delhi assembly polls, and said the people of the national capital showed they will not tolerate "politics of falsehood" any more. He also dubbed former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal an "icon of corruption". The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to form a government in Delhi, with the latest poll figures by the Election Commission showing the saffron party winning 41 out of the total 70 assembly seats and leading on seven, while the AAP has so far bagged 21 and is leading on one seat. Talking to reporters here, Fadnavis said, "I am happy that after a gap of 27 years, the BJP has been re-elected in Delhi. People of Delhi proved that they won't tolerate politics of falsehood. They voted for the BJP by keeping faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modiji's vision." "Arvind Kejriwal is an icon of corruption, but people in Delhi decided to ..

How Nirmala Sitharaman turned the tide in BJP's favour in Delhi elections

With over 60 per cent of Delhi's electorate belonging to the middle-class, the Budget announcement of an increased income tax rebate threshold to Rs 12 lakh may just have won BJP the election

Okhla election results 2025: Amanatullah Khan wins with over 88,000 votes

Initially seen as a contest between AAP and BJP, the electoral dynamics shifted with AIMIM entering the fray. AIMIM fielded Shifa Ur Rehman, who campaigned aggressively in Muslim-majority areas

Delhi election results 2025: How turncoats fared across constituencies?

Delhi elections 2025: Several former members of the Congress, BJP, and AAP contested under different party banners, making for some interesting battles across various constituencies

UPSC guru Avadh Ojha fails Delhi test, loses to BJP's Negi in Patparganj

Despite his UPSC fame, Avadh Ojha's political plunge failed as BJP's Ravinder Negi won Patparganj by over 23,000 votes

Delhi election result: Manish Sisodia concedes defeat; congratulates his BJP rival in Jangpura

AAP workers celebrating at party headquarters as counting continues.

Watch: BJP's Parvesh Verma celebrates victory after defeating Kejriwal

BJP candidate from New Delhi assembly seat Parvesh Verma celebrates his victory after he defeats AAP national convener and former Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal.

Delhi poll results: Lotus blooms, sweeps aside broom in national capital

The results will determine whether the AAP secures a fourth consecutive term or if the BJP returns to power after 27 years. Early trends are expected within the initial hours

BJP poised to win Delhi elections 2025 - Here is how they achieved it

The BJP's campaign was centered on continuing AAP's popular welfare schemes while promising "double engine development" and a tougher stance on alleged corruption within the Kejriwal-led government

Why Arvind Kejriwal's loss in Delhi signals end of his 'aam aadmi' politics

After a decade in power, the AAP's failure to deliver on key promises led to a humiliating defeat in the 2025 Delhi elections

Delhi election results: How can a leader become CM without being an MLA?

Delhi election results 2025: If speculation is to be believed, among the frontrunners are Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, Virendra Sachdeva, and Manoj Tiwari, among others

Delhi Assembly results 2025: Who are the big losers, and giant slayers

Delhi Assembly elections results: As BJP makes a comeback in the national capital, here's a list of all the key political figures who failed to make an impact and those who shone

Delhi election results: Kejriwal loses New Delhi, AAP Biggies Struggle, BJP dominates

Arvind Kejriwal has lost his re-election bid from the New Delhi Assembly constituency. As of 3 PM, trends show the BJP leading with 47 seats, while AAP lags at 23.