Sat Feb 08 11:29:51 UTC 2025: **BJP Sweeps Delhi Elections in Landslide Victory**

NEW DELHI — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, ending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) 11-year rule. With final results declared, the BJP won over 48 seats, exceeding the 36 needed for a majority in the 70-member assembly. This marks a significant comeback for the BJP in the national capital after a 27-year absence from power.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who contested from the New Delhi constituency, suffered a crushing defeat against BJP’s Parvesh Verma. Other prominent AAP leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, also lost their respective seats. The BJP’s win was celebrated by party leaders and workers across the city.

While most exit polls predicted a BJP victory, the scale of their win surprised many. Although the combined vote share of AAP and Congress exceeded that of the BJP, the BJP’s consolidated vote translated into a decisive win in a majority of constituencies. Several factors have been cited for the AAP’s defeat, including allegations of corruption and a perceived failure to deliver on promises.

The BJP’s victory has been met with congratulatory messages from party leaders across the country, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who thanked the people of Delhi for their support. The party is expected to soon announce its choice for the next Chief Minister of Delhi.

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