Sat Feb 08 05:18:05 UTC 2025: ## BJP Leads in Early Delhi Assembly Election Results

**New Delhi, [Date]** – The counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections is underway at 19 counting centers across the national capital. The election, held on February 5th, saw a close contest between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress. Initial trends suggest a significant lead for the BJP, according to several exit polls and early counting results.

AAP, which has been in power for a decade, is facing a strong challenge from the BJP, aiming to break its 26-year winning drought. Congress, out of power for a decade, also contested aggressively.

Several key constituencies are witnessing close battles, including New Delhi, Kalkaji, Jangpura, Patparganj, Badli, Okhla, Mustafabad, Karawal Nagar, and Greater Kailash. Prominent candidates whose results are keenly awaited include Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi, and Manish Sisodia (AAP); Ramesh Bidhuri, Pravesh Verma, and Kapil Mishra (BJP); and Sandeep Dikshit and Devender Yadav (Congress).

While some exit polls predicted a BJP majority, others showed AAP in the lead or a close contest. The Congress’s performance remains uncertain, with some polls predicting a few seats and others none. In the 2020 elections, AAP secured a landslide victory with 62 out of 70 seats, while BJP managed only single digits and Congress drew a blank.

Early trends from specific constituencies show a mixed picture. While BJP candidates are leading in several areas like Mustafabad (Mohan Singh Bisht significantly ahead), Nangloi, and Moti Nagar, AAP candidates hold leads in others, including Janakpuri (Ashish Sud) and Tilak Nagar (Jarnnail Singh).

Reacting to the initial trends, BJP leader Manoj Tiwari expressed confidence in a strong victory, attributing it to public trust in Prime Minister Modi and disillusionment with AAP’s governance. Congress leader Alka Lamba, while acknowledging the BJP’s early lead, cautioned against drawing conclusions too early.

The final results are still awaited, but the initial trends suggest a significant shift in the political landscape of Delhi. The day promises to be filled with suspense as the vote counts continue.

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