Sat Feb 08 12:19:54 UTC 2025: ## BJP Wins Delhi Assembly Election After 27-Year Drought

**New Delhi, India –** In a stunning upset, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, ending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) 10-year reign. The BJP is projected to win or lead in 47 of the 70 seats, surpassing the halfway mark needed to form a government. This marks the BJP’s first majority government in Delhi since 1998.

The win is a significant boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, especially after losing their outright majority in last year’s general election. The party poured significant resources into the Delhi campaign, with Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah actively involved. Their campaign focused heavily on criticizing AAP leader and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who, along with his deputy Manish Sisodia, faced corruption charges and spent time in jail. Both Kejriwal and Sisodia lost their respective seats in this election.

AAP, known for its focus on improving education and healthcare in Delhi, suffered a major setback. While they are projected to win 23 seats, the loss of key leaders and the overall defeat represent a significant blow to the party’s standing. Kejriwal conceded defeat, congratulating the BJP and expressing hope they would meet the expectations of the voters.

The election saw a high voter turnout of over 60%, with most exit polls accurately predicting a BJP victory. While the AAP had enjoyed popularity based on its welfare programs, analysts attribute the BJP’s win to anti-incumbency, governance fatigue, and the impact of the corruption allegations against AAP leadership. The BJP successfully framed its campaign around promises of better governance and stability, resonating with voters. The Congress party, meanwhile, is expected to win no seats.

This victory gives the BJP a crucial foothold in the nation’s capital, further solidifying Modi’s position and leaving the opposition fragmented. While the campaign focused heavily on welfare promises from both sides, the city’s persistent air pollution crisis received surprisingly little attention.

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