Sat Feb 08 07:53:16 UTC 2025: ## BJP Set for Landslide Victory in Delhi Assembly Elections; Congress Blames AAP, Not Itself
**New Delhi, [Date]** – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised for a resounding victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, according to early trends showing them ahead in over 50 of the 70 seats. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), seeking a third consecutive term, is facing a significant defeat.
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate deflected blame for the AAP’s poor performance, stating that the Congress’s responsibility is to mount its own strong campaigns, not to ensure AAP’s win. Shrinate argued that the vote share difference between the BJP and Congress in states like Goa and Uttarakhand mirrored the AAP’s performance, suggesting the BJP’s gains might have been smaller without the AAP’s presence.
The results come amid ongoing tensions within the INDIA alliance, a coalition of opposition parties aiming to counter the BJP. Recent electoral losses in Haryana and Maharashtra, coupled with the Delhi outcome, have highlighted internal divisions and criticisms of Congress’s leadership. The public spat between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal further exacerbated these tensions in the run-up to the Delhi elections.
While exit polls predicted a BJP victory, the scale of the defeat for AAP has surprised many. The significant BJP lead has reignited conversations about the efficacy of the INDIA alliance and its ability to challenge the BJP’s dominance. Shrinate insisted that the Congress will continue to focus on its own political strategies, rejecting calls for internal unity within the opposition bloc. The Congress’s position appears to be that each party should focus on their own electoral battles.
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