Thu Feb 20 02:30:00 UTC 2025: ## BJP Triumphs in Delhi Assembly Elections as AAP’s Support Crumbles

**New Delhi, February 20, 2025** – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered a significant defeat in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, losing ground to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and witnessing a dramatic shift in voter behaviour, according to a comprehensive survey by Codemo and PeoplesPulse.

The survey, involving 30,000 respondents, revealed a substantial decline in AAP’s support across various demographic groups. While AAP initially enjoyed a lead, boosted by schemes like the Mahila Samman Yojana, the BJP’s campaign, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, effectively countered this advantage.

Key findings include:

* **Erosion of AAP’s “Corruption-Free” Image:** Allegations of corruption in the Delhi excise policy significantly damaged AAP’s reputation, allowing the BJP and Congress to capitalize on public concerns.
* **Gender Divide:** AAP’s initial strong showing among women (over 67% before January 10th) evaporated, dropping to 50.2% by election day. The BJP successfully countered AAP’s women-centric schemes, attracting a larger female vote share.
* **Male Voters Shift:** The BJP consistently held an advantage among male voters, widening its lead over the AAP as the campaign progressed.
* **Caste Dynamics:** The BJP made inroads into the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) vote banks, eroding AAP’s traditional support base.
* **Purvanchali Voters:** The BJP secured a decisive victory among voters originating from Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchali voters), a crucial demographic in many constituencies.
* **Congress’s Impact:** While not a major player, the Congress managed to chip away at AAP’s support, particularly among SC and Muslim voters, improving on its 2020 showing.

The survey highlights a complex interplay of factors contributing to AAP’s downfall, including the successful BJP campaign countering corruption allegations and welfare schemes, and a notable shift in voter preferences across different demographics. The BJP’s strategic outreach and the AAP’s failure to maintain its initial momentum proved decisive in securing a victory.

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