The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the Delhi Assembly elections, securing a victory in the capital after 27 years. The party’s win ends the decade-long rule of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), marking a major political shift in the city.
The elections, held on 5 February, saw a voter turnout of over 60%. BJP, which had last ruled Delhi in 1993, gained a decisive mandate, while AAP suffered significant losses. In 2020, AAP had won 62 out of 70 seats, leaving BJP with only eight. This year, the results show a reversal, with BJP emerging as the dominant force.
The Indian National Congress, which governed Delhi from 1998 to 2013, failed to secure any seats, continuing its decline in the capital’s political landscape.
Narendra Modi credited the victory to voters and party workers, saying Delhi would play a key role in the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India). He is scheduled to address BJP workers at the party headquarters by 5 PM today.
With BJP now set to form the government, attention turns to its plans for governance and development in the national capital.
