Sat Feb 08 03:37:28 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP Makes Inroads, AAP Claims Victory

**New Delhi, February 8, 2025** – The counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 is underway, with early results showing a tighter-than-expected race between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While initial trends suggested a possible BJP landslide according to some exit polls, the actual results are proving more unpredictable.

Vote counting began at 8:00 AM at 19 locations across the capital, with postal ballots counted first. Initial trends were expected by 9:00 AM. While the Election Commission of India (ECI) website (results.eci.gov.in) provides official updates, early reports from various sources paint a mixed picture.

At the time of this report, the BJP is reportedly leading in several constituencies, although these leads vary in size, while the AAP claims a significant victory and will be forming the government. A key battleground is the New Delhi constituency, where incumbent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (AAP) faces a strong challenge from BJP’s Parvesh Verma. Other closely watched races include Kalkaji (Atishi vs. Ramesh Bidhuri), Jangpura (Manish Sisodia), and Okhla (Amanatullah Khan).

AAP leaders have expressed confidence in a sweeping victory, projecting a fourth term for Kejriwal as Chief Minister. However, AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the ECI of not uploading Form 17C, which details the total votes polled, a claim Kejriwal also made earlier.

The Congress party, which ruled Delhi for three consecutive terms before 2013, appears to be trailing significantly in early results. The BJP’s aim was to make a comeback after 27 years. The final results are expected to provide greater clarity on the overall political landscape of Delhi. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates throughout the day.

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