Sun Feb 09 07:44:13 UTC 2025: ## BJP Landslide Victory in Delhi Assembly Elections: AAP Era Ends After 27 Years

**New Delhi, February 8, 2025** – In a stunning upset, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won a landslide victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, securing 48 out of 70 seats and ending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) 12-year reign. The Congress party failed to win a single seat for the third consecutive election.

The BJP’s victory marks a return to power in Delhi after a 27-year hiatus. Chief Minister Atishi, of the AAP, tendered her resignation to the Lieutenant Governor following the results. AAP, reduced to just 22 seats, is holding internal meetings to assess their performance and strategize for the future.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP workers, attributing the victory to the public’s preference for “satisfaction” over “appeasement,” a criticism directed at both AAP and Congress. He promised a period of rapid development under a “double-engine” government (BJP controlling both the state and central government). He also guaranteed that a CAG report on alleged AAP mismanagement would be tabled in the first assembly session.

The BJP is now engaged in discussions to select its next Chief Minister. Several names are circulating, including those of Lok Sabha MPs Parvesh Verma (who defeated Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency), Harsh Malhotra, Manoj Tiwari, and Bansuri Swaraj. The possibility of appointing more than one Deputy Chief Minister is also being considered.

While the BJP campaigned heavily on women-centric schemes, female representation in the assembly actually decreased from eight to five. The average age of the new assembly is 52.

The AAP’s defeat is expected to significantly impact the INDIA opposition alliance, leading to calls for leadership changes. The Congress, in particular, is facing criticism for its inability to build a strong united front against the BJP. The results are also likely to have repercussions in Punjab, the only state where AAP currently holds power.

The BJP’s victory is being seen as a rejection of AAP’s governance and handling of local issues, with voters expressing concerns over rising inflation, poor civic amenities, and lack of development. While AAP retained support among poorer segments of the population, the BJP successfully mobilized support among other groups. The BJP’s campaign successfully countered AAP’s narrative by highlighting allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

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