One day after BJP won Delhi assembly polls, Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh stepped down following a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Sunday. Watch this report for more details!

One day after BJP wins Delhi elections, Manipur CM Biren Singh resigns

BJP supporters and leaders celebrate as the party secures 48 out of 70 seats in the Delhi assembly elections. With AAP facing a massive defeat, all eyes are now on BJP’s chief ministerial pick. What promises has BJP made for Delhi’s future?

Delhi Election: BJP celebrates historic victory in Delhi assembly elections 2025

The Delhi Assembly election saw a significant drop in the number of women winners, from eight in 2020 to just five in 2025, marking the lowest number in the last decade.
This decline is particularly noteworthy given the election's surprising results, which saw the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerge victorious after 27 years, ousting the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) from power.
Outgoing Chief Minister Atishi, the only woman candidate of the AAP who won this time, was among those five newly-elected women MLAs, who now constitute seven per cent of the 70-member assembly.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Women candidates who won&nbsp;</h2>
The five women who won the Delhi election include AAP&rsquo;s Atishi, BJP&rsquo;s Neelam Pahelwan, Rekha Gupta, Poonam Sharma, and Shikha Roy.
Atishi retained her Kalkaji seat by defeating the BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri with a margin of 3,521 votes.
Neelam Pahelwan won from Najafgarh and defeated her nearest rival, AAP's Tarun Kumar, by nearly 30,000 votes.
Rekha Gupta won the Shalimar Bagh seat. She defeated AAP's Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes.
Poonam Sharma won the Wazirpur constituency, defeating Rajesh Gupta of the AAP by 11,425 votes.
Shikha Roy emerged victorious by defeating incumbent health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj by a margin of 3,188 votes from Greater Kailash.
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Of the 699 candidates this year, 96 were women. The three key political parties&mdash;BJP, AAP and Congress&mdash;fielded more women candidates this time than in the 2020 Assembly polls.
<h2 dir="ltr">Biggest losers of Delhi</h2>
The 2025 Delhi Assembly election delivered some unexpected results, with several high-profile candidates failing to secure their seats. The prominent leaders who lost include former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Avadh Ojha.
Other leaders who lost the poll include BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri, and Congress&rsquo;s Alka Lamba and Sandeep Dikshit.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News: The Delhi Assembly election results highlighted a significant decline in women winners, dropping from eight in 2020 to five in 2025, the lowest in a decade.

The Delhi Assembly election saw a significant drop in the number of women winners, from eight in 2020 to just five in 2025, marking the lowest number in the last decade. This decline is particularly noteworthy given the election's surprising results, which saw the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerge victorious after 27 years, ousting the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) from power. Outgoing Chief Minister Atishi, the only woman candidate of the AAP who won this time, was among those five newly-elected women MLAs, who now constitute seven per cent of the 70-member assembly. Also read | Delhi Election Results: ‘My wife, who is apolitical, started crying after Sisodia’s defeat,’ says Kumar Vishwas Women candidates who won The five women who won the Delhi election include AAP’s Atishi, BJP’s Neelam Pahelwan, Rekha Gupta, Poonam Sharma, and Shikha Roy. Atishi retained her Kalkaji seat by defeating the BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri with a margin of 3,521 votes. Neelam Pahelwan won from Najafgarh and defeated her nearest rival, AAP's Tarun Kumar, by nearly 30,000 votes. Rekha Gupta won the Shalimar Bagh seat. She defeated AAP's Bandana Kumari by 29,595 votes. Poonam Sharma won the Wazirpur constituency, defeating Rajesh Gupta of the AAP by 11,425 votes. Shikha Roy emerged victorious by defeating incumbent health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj by a margin of 3,188 votes from Greater Kailash. Also read | Delhi Election Results 2025: Who won which seat? Check full list. Of the 699 candidates this year, 96 were women. The three key political parties—BJP, AAP and Congress—fielded more women candidates this time than in the 2020 Assembly polls. Biggest losers of Delhi The 2025 Delhi Assembly election delivered some unexpected results, with several high-profile candidates failing to secure their seats. The prominent leaders who lost include former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Avadh Ojha. Other leaders who lost the poll include BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri, and Congress’s Alka Lamba and Sandeep Dikshit. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Only 5 women make it to winners’ list; least in decade

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi resigned on Sunday (Feb 9) after her Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lost the Assembly elections.
Atishi handed over her resignation to Lt Governor V K Saxena at the Raj Niwas a day after Delhi election results were announced, in which the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) secured a massive victory.&nbsp;
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Atishi, 43, had been the chief minister of Delhi since September last year. Following AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal's resignation from his post, Atishi took over as the third woman chief minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit.
<h2>Delhi Assembly elections</h2>
The Delhi Assembly elections proved a massive setback for AAP, which secured only 22 seats, down from 62 in the last election, after ruling over the national capital for 10 years. While the BJP attained its historic triumph, making a comeback after 27 years by winning 48 seats.
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Atishi retained her Kalkaji seat, winning against the BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri by a margin of 3,521 votes. Acknowledging her victory, Atishi admitted her party's defeat and vowed to continue fighting against the BJP.
Several top AAP leaders were defeated in the Assembly election, including former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.
BJP's Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma emerged as the giant slayer in the Delhi Assembly elections 2025 as he defeated Arvind Kejriwal from the crucial New Delhi constituency, inflicting a colossal loss for the party.
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Meanwhile, the Congress party yet again failed to secure a single seat in the national capital.
<h2>Delhi&rsquo;s new government formation</h2>
The Delhi BJP has called a meeting of all its legislators at 5 pm on Sunday (Feb 9) as the BJP is set to form the new government in the national capital. The meeting will be chaired by Delhi BJP president Vijendra Sachdeva.
The BJP central leadership has also called a key meeting on Monday (Feb 10) where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president JP Nadda, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be present to outline the strategy for the new government formation.
Watch | Delhi Election Results: BJP set to return in power after 27 years, AAP faces major setback
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The swearing-in ceremony will take place after PM Modi returns from his foreign tour. NDA leaders and chief ministers of all NDA-ruled states will be invited to the grand swearing-in.
(With inputs from agencies)
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India news | Atishi handed over her resignation to Lt Governor V K Saxena at the Raj Niwas a day after Delhi election results were announced, in which the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) secured a massive victory.

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi resigned on Sunday (Feb 9) after her Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lost the Assembly elections. Atishi handed over her resignation to Lt Governor V K Saxena at the Raj Niwas a day after Delhi election results were announced, in which the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) secured a massive victory. Also read | Will AAP's 'Delhi Model' subsidies continue under BJP? Atishi, 43, had been the chief minister of Delhi since September last year. Following AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal's resignation from his post, Atishi took over as the third woman chief minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj and Sheila Dikshit. Delhi Assembly elections The Delhi Assembly elections proved a massive setback for AAP, which secured only 22 seats, down from 62 in the last election, after ruling over the national capital for 10 years. While the BJP attained its historic triumph, making a comeback after 27 years by winning 48 seats. Also read | ‘Shameless’: AAP’s Atishi criticised for dancing and celebrating Kalkaji seat win - WATCH Atishi retained her Kalkaji seat, winning against the BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri by a margin of 3,521 votes. Acknowledging her victory, Atishi admitted her party's defeat and vowed to continue fighting against the BJP. Several top AAP leaders were defeated in the Assembly election, including former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. BJP's Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma emerged as the giant slayer in the Delhi Assembly elections 2025 as he defeated Arvind Kejriwal from the crucial New Delhi constituency, inflicting a colossal loss for the party. Also read | Delhi Election Results 2025: Swati Maliwal launches scathing attack against AAP; 'ego and pride doesn't last long' Meanwhile, the Congress party yet again failed to secure a single seat in the national capital. Delhi’s new government formation The Delhi BJP has called a meeting of all its legislators at 5 pm on Sunday (Feb 9) as the BJP is set to form the new government in the national capital. The meeting will be chaired by Delhi BJP president Vijendra Sachdeva. The BJP central leadership has also called a key meeting on Monday (Feb 10) where Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president JP Nadda, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be present to outline the strategy for the new government formation. Watch | Delhi Election Results: BJP set to return in power after 27 years, AAP faces major setback The swearing-in ceremony will take place after PM Modi returns from his foreign tour. NDA leaders and chief ministers of all NDA-ruled states will be invited to the grand swearing-in. (With inputs from agencies)

Atishi resigns as chief minister after AAP faces massive defeat in Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has slammed the winning candidate from Kalkaji Vidhan Sabha constituency and outgoing chief minister Atishi for dancing and celebrating her win in the Delhi Assembly elections 2025. Maliwal called the celebrations a "shameless display" as the party suffered a huge setback in the polls, with big names including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, losing their seats.&nbsp;
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Atishi on Saturday (Feb 8) defeated Bharatiya Janata Party's Ramesh Bidhuri by a margin of 3,521 votes in an interesting contest. In the early trends, Bidhuri was leading, but Atishi gained ground in the final rounds of counting.&nbsp;
<h2>'Shameless display'</h2>
Taking to her X account, Maliwal wrote, "What kind of shameless display is this? The party lost, all the big leaders lost and Atishi Marlena is celebrating like this?"&nbsp;
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Her celebrations garnered attention, with one social media user calling it "Zero team spirit!". Another said, "How can she celebrate this result when her party lost the election?"&nbsp;
But one user saw it in a positive light and wrote: "Even though her party lost, Atishi's celebration with her supporters and party workers showcases resilience and spirit. Celebrating victories and acknowledging support is important, regardless of the overall outcome. It demonstrates her commitment to her supporters and her belief in the work they've done."&nbsp;
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Atishi had addressed the media earlier and greeted the people of Kalkaji constituency. She said, "I thank the people of Kalkaji for showing trust in me. I congratulate my team who worked against 'baahubal'. We accept the people's mandate. I have won, but this is not a time to celebrate-it is a time to continue our fight against the BJP's dictatorship and hooliganism."&nbsp;
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The BJP registered a thumping victory in the Delhi assembly polls and returned to power after 27 years. BJP won 48 seats, while AAP could only win 22&mdash;a major drop from its tally of 62 seats in the 2020 Assembly Elections.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

India News | Swati Maliwal criticises Atishi's celebration, highlighting AAP's loss of several major seats, including those of prominent leaders Kejriwal and Sisodia.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has slammed the winning candidate from Kalkaji Vidhan Sabha constituency and outgoing chief minister Atishi for dancing and celebrating her win in the Delhi Assembly elections 2025. Maliwal called the celebrations a "shameless display" as the party suffered a huge setback in the polls, with big names including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, losing their seats. Also read: Delhi Election Results 2025: Who won which seat? Check full list. Atishi on Saturday (Feb 8) defeated Bharatiya Janata Party's Ramesh Bidhuri by a margin of 3,521 votes in an interesting contest. In the early trends, Bidhuri was leading, but Atishi gained ground in the final rounds of counting. 'Shameless display' Taking to her X account, Maliwal wrote, "What kind of shameless display is this? The party lost, all the big leaders lost and Atishi Marlena is celebrating like this?" Also read: Delhi Election Results: Reasons why AAP is swept out of power after ruling for 10 years Watch the video here: #WATCH | #DelhiElectionResults | AAP winning candidate from Kalkaji Vidhan Sabha and outgoing CM Atishi dances and celebrates her victory with the supporters and party workers. pic.twitter.com/nGbItW5nM7 — ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2025 Her celebrations garnered attention, with one social media user calling it "Zero team spirit!". Another said, "How can she celebrate this result when her party lost the election?" But one user saw it in a positive light and wrote: "Even though her party lost, Atishi's celebration with her supporters and party workers showcases resilience and spirit. Celebrating victories and acknowledging support is important, regardless of the overall outcome. It demonstrates her commitment to her supporters and her belief in the work they've done." Also read: Delhi Election Result 2025: Sandeep Dixit loses seat but challenges Kejriwal's longstanding hold Atishi had addressed the media earlier and greeted the people of Kalkaji constituency. She said, "I thank the people of Kalkaji for showing trust in me. I congratulate my team who worked against 'baahubal'. We accept the people's mandate. I have won, but this is not a time to celebrate-it is a time to continue our fight against the BJP's dictatorship and hooliganism." Also read: Delhi Election Results 2025: Swati Maliwal launches scathing attack against AAP; 'ego and pride doesn't last long' The BJP registered a thumping victory in the Delhi assembly polls and returned to power after 27 years. BJP won 48 seats, while AAP could only win 22—a major drop from its tally of 62 seats in the 2020 Assembly Elections. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Shameless’: AAP’s Atishi criticised for dancing and celebrating Kalkaji seat win - WATCH

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, won a historic mandate in Delhi polls on Saturday after a 27-year hiatus, ousting the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) from power. The AAP's seat count plummeted to 22, a significant drop from its previous tally of 62 in the 2020 Delhi elections.
According to the data of the Election Commission of India, the BJP won 48 seats. The Congress failed to register a victory in any constituency again for the third consecutive time. The party, which ruled Delhi for 15 years from 1998, registered a hat-trick of zero tally in assembly polls.
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<h2 dir="ltr">PM Modi lauds BJP&rsquo;s victory</h2>
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people of Delhi for their support to BJP in assembly polls saying that they are relieved on making the national capital "AAP-da free".
Addressing a gathering at the party headquarters after the party's resounding victory in the assembly poll, PM Modi said the BJP will return the love of the people of Delhi in the form of progress and development.
He said the people of Delhi were filled with both "enthusiasm and relief" after "freeing Delhi from AAPda", a wordplay used for linking AAP with disaster (aapda).
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"I thank the people of Delhi. Delhi has given us love wholeheartedly and I once again assure the people that we will return you double the love in the form of development. Today, there is excitement and relief in the minds of the people of Delhi. Excitement for victory and relief is for making Delhi, AAP-da free...I bow my head and thank the people of Delhi for believing in Modi's guarantee," PM Modi said.
<h2 dir="ltr">Biggest losers of Delhi election</h2>
The 2025 Delhi Assembly election delivered some unexpected results, with several high-profile candidates failing to secure their seats. The prominent leaders include former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj and Avadh Ojha.&nbsp;
Other leaders who lost the poll include BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri, Satyendar Jain, and Congress&rsquo;s Alka Lamba and Sandeep Dikshit.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Arvind Kejriwal concedes defeat</h2>
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal conceded defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections and accepted the "people's mandate".
"We accept the mandate of the people with great humility. I congratulate the BJP for this victory and I hope they will fulfil all the promises for which people have voted for them," Kejriwal said in a video address.
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AAP swept the polls in the last two assembly polls. It won 62 out of the 70 seats in 2020 and got 67 seats in 2015.
The counting of votes was taken up on Saturday morning. Votes were polled on February 5.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News: Discover how the BJP, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, achieved a landmark victory in Delhi polls, ending a -year gap and displacing AAP from power.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, won a historic mandate in Delhi polls on Saturday after a 27-year hiatus, ousting the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) from power. The AAP's seat count plummeted to 22, a significant drop from its previous tally of 62 in the 2020 Delhi elections. According to the data of the Election Commission of India, the BJP won 48 seats. The Congress failed to register a victory in any constituency again for the third consecutive time. The party, which ruled Delhi for 15 years from 1998, registered a hat-trick of zero tally in assembly polls. Also read | 'Excitement for victory, relief from AAP-da’: PM Modi thanks people of Delhi for BJP's historic comeback PM Modi lauds BJP’s victory Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people of Delhi for their support to BJP in assembly polls saying that they are relieved on making the national capital "AAP-da free". Addressing a gathering at the party headquarters after the party's resounding victory in the assembly poll, PM Modi said the BJP will return the love of the people of Delhi in the form of progress and development. He said the people of Delhi were filled with both "enthusiasm and relief" after "freeing Delhi from AAPda", a wordplay used for linking AAP with disaster (aapda). Also read | Delhi Election Results 2025: Who won which seat? Check full list. "I thank the people of Delhi. Delhi has given us love wholeheartedly and I once again assure the people that we will return you double the love in the form of development. Today, there is excitement and relief in the minds of the people of Delhi. Excitement for victory and relief is for making Delhi, AAP-da free...I bow my head and thank the people of Delhi for believing in Modi's guarantee," PM Modi said. Biggest losers of Delhi election The 2025 Delhi Assembly election delivered some unexpected results, with several high-profile candidates failing to secure their seats. The prominent leaders include former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj and Avadh Ojha. Other leaders who lost the poll include BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri, Satyendar Jain, and Congress’s Alka Lamba and Sandeep Dikshit. Also read | Delhi Election Result 2025: Congress gives another poor performance; Priyanka Gandhi reacts Arvind Kejriwal concedes defeat Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal conceded defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections and accepted the "people's mandate". "We accept the mandate of the people with great humility. I congratulate the BJP for this victory and I hope they will fulfil all the promises for which people have voted for them," Kejriwal said in a video address. Also read | ‘Beginning of new era of development, trust’: Amit Shah reacts to BJP's Delhi assembly poll success AAP swept the polls in the last two assembly polls. It won 62 out of the 70 seats in 2020 and got 67 seats in 2015. The counting of votes was taken up on Saturday morning. Votes were polled on February 5. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP triumphs after 27 years, ousting AAP; Congress fails to open account

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Feb 8), while addressing party workers at BJP headquarters said that there is excitement and relief in the minds of the people for making 'Delhi AAP-da' free."&nbsp;
He said the people of Delhi were filled with both "enthusiasm and relief" after "freeing Delhi from AAPda", a wordplay used for linking AAP with disaster (aapda).&nbsp;
Modi further gave credit for his victory to the people's trust in BJP's governance and his vision for Delhi's future.&nbsp;
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) headquarters in Delhi to celebrate the party's historic victory in the Delhi Assembly Election. Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda welcomed Modi.&nbsp;
The people of Delhi have handed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a historic win in the assembly elections, ending a 27-year-long wait. The results, announced on Saturday (Feb 08), saw the BJP win 47 seats, while the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was reduced to just 21.
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<h2>'We'll return Delhi's love with development'</h2>
PM Modi thanked the voters saying that Delhi has given us love wholeheartedly and "I once again assure the people that will return you double the love in the form of development."&nbsp;
He further said that the people of Delhi have never disappointed him in the Lok Sabha polls. "In 2014, 2019, and 2024, they ensured BJP&rsquo;s victory in all seven seats," he added.&nbsp;
PM Modi stressed that this mandate reflects the people's trust in "Modi's guarantee".&nbsp;
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<h2>'Delhi people real owners of city'</h2>
PM Modi said that people have freed Delhi of a decade of AAP-da (disaster), adding that the mandate to BJP is for development, vision, and trust.
&ldquo;The people of Delhi have made it clear they are the real owners of the city. They have rejected those who treated it as their property," he continued.&nbsp;
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<h2>"A new chapter of governance"</h2>
PM Modi, while addressing the party workers said, "I was seeing that BJP workers across the country had a pain in their hearts. It was about not being able to serve Delhi fully. But today, Delhi has accepted our request.&rdquo;
He added that the youth born in the 21st century will not witness BJP's good governance in Delhi for the first time.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Today's results show how much trust the country has in BJP's double-engine government," he said.&nbsp;
<h2>'Every section of society has voted for BJP'</h2>
Modi while especially thanking Delhi voters from "Poorvanchal", said, &ldquo;Every section of society has voted for BJP in Delhi. Today, the country has rejected appeasement and accepted the BJP's policy of 'santushtikaran'.&rdquo;
&ldquo;A huge roadblock has now been removed from Delhi's path of development," he added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

India news: PM Modi said the people of Delhi were filled with both "enthusiasm and relief" after "freeing Delhi from AAPda", a wordplay used for linking AAP with disaster (aapda). 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Feb 8), while addressing party workers at BJP headquarters said that there is excitement and relief in the minds of the people for making 'Delhi AAP-da' free." He said the people of Delhi were filled with both "enthusiasm and relief" after "freeing Delhi from AAPda", a wordplay used for linking AAP with disaster (aapda). Modi further gave credit for his victory to the people's trust in BJP's governance and his vision for Delhi's future. Also read: Biggest losers of Delhi election: Ex-CM Kejriwal, Sisodia, and other heavyweights suffer defeats Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) headquarters in Delhi to celebrate the party's historic victory in the Delhi Assembly Election. Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda welcomed Modi. The people of Delhi have handed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a historic win in the assembly elections, ending a 27-year-long wait. The results, announced on Saturday (Feb 08), saw the BJP win 47 seats, while the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was reduced to just 21. Also read: Delhi Election Results: Reasons why AAP is swept out of power after ruling for 10 years 'We'll return Delhi's love with development' PM Modi thanked the voters saying that Delhi has given us love wholeheartedly and "I once again assure the people that will return you double the love in the form of development." He further said that the people of Delhi have never disappointed him in the Lok Sabha polls. "In 2014, 2019, and 2024, they ensured BJP’s victory in all seven seats," he added. PM Modi stressed that this mandate reflects the people's trust in "Modi's guarantee". Also read: Delhi Election Results 2025: Who won which seat? Check list. 'Delhi people real owners of city' PM Modi said that people have freed Delhi of a decade of AAP-da (disaster), adding that the mandate to BJP is for development, vision, and trust. “The people of Delhi have made it clear they are the real owners of the city. They have rejected those who treated it as their property," he continued. Also read: Delhi Election Result 2025: Sandeep Dixit loses seat but challenges Kejriwal's longstanding hold "A new chapter of governance" PM Modi, while addressing the party workers said, "I was seeing that BJP workers across the country had a pain in their hearts. It was about not being able to serve Delhi fully. But today, Delhi has accepted our request.” He added that the youth born in the 21st century will not witness BJP's good governance in Delhi for the first time. “Today's results show how much trust the country has in BJP's double-engine government," he said. 'Every section of society has voted for BJP' Modi while especially thanking Delhi voters from "Poorvanchal", said, “Every section of society has voted for BJP in Delhi. Today, the country has rejected appeasement and accepted the BJP's policy of 'santushtikaran'.” “A huge roadblock has now been removed from Delhi's path of development," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Excitement for victory, relief from AAP-da’: PM Modi thanks people of Delhi for BJP's historic comeback

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal conceded defeat in the Delhi Assembly election on Saturday (Feb 8) and stressed that his party would play a "constructive role" in opposition while serving the people.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic victory after 27 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his victory message promised that all-round development of Delhi will be a guarantee of the new BJP government.&nbsp;
BJP&rsquo;s Parvesh Sahib Singh, a probable chief minister face of the party, secured 30,088 votes from the New Delhi constituency, while, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal managed 25,999 votes. Congress's Sandeep Dikshit could only manage 4,568 votes.&nbsp;
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However, AAP's defeat could be because of several reasons.&nbsp;
<h2>Sheesh Mahal&nbsp;</h2>
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) scored major victories in the 2015 and 2020 polls. Before the election, the BJP attacked Arvind Kejriwal with a focus on "Sheesh Mahal", a term used to refer to the renovated CM residence during Kejriwal's term.&nbsp;
A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India added fuel to BJP's charges. According to news reports, the CAG probe found that the estimate for the renovation was Rs 7.91 crore.&nbsp;
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It went up to 8.6 crore when work was awarded in 2020. But, by the time the Public Works Department completed the job in 2022, the cost hiked to Rs 33.66 crore.&nbsp;
Kejriwal's party responded to the "Sheesh Mahal" charge with the "Rajmahal" barb, accusing PM Modi of an opulent lifestyle and daring the BJP to show the Prime Minister's residence.&nbsp;
This campaign might have influenced voters, especially because it played out against AAP's promise of clean politics and Kejriwal's claims of eradicating the VIP culture.&nbsp;
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<h2>Anti-Incumbency&nbsp;</h2>
The first two terms of AAP witnessed impressive work in sectors including health and education. The power and water subsidies provided by Kejriwal's party made voters happy and the BJP, despite sweeping Lok Sabha polls, struggled to win the Delhi Assembly election that time.&nbsp;
The AAP also asserted that the BJP government at the Centre was creating obstacles in its functioning. However, after ruling for ten years, voters saw such allegations as excuses.&nbsp;
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<h2>Liquor Policy&nbsp;</h2>
The Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) current term witnessed a row over corruption allegations revolving around Delhi's now-scrapped liquor policy. The party brought "Buy 1 Get 1" offers on liquor bottles.&nbsp;
The BJP accused the Kejriwal government of "turning Delhi into a city of drunkards".&nbsp;
The AAP consistently denied any allegation in the liquor policy, which was scrapped less than a year after it was implemented.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

India news: BJP’s Parvesh Sahib Singh secured 30,088 votes, while, AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal got 25,999. On the other hand, Congress's Sandeep Dikshit got just 4,568 votes. 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal conceded defeat in the Delhi Assembly election on Saturday (Feb 8) and stressed that his party would play a "constructive role" in opposition while serving the people. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic victory after 27 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his victory message promised that all-round development of Delhi will be a guarantee of the new BJP government. BJP’s Parvesh Sahib Singh, a probable chief minister face of the party, secured 30,088 votes from the New Delhi constituency, while, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal managed 25,999 votes. Congress's Sandeep Dikshit could only manage 4,568 votes. Also read: Delhi Election Result 2025: Congress gives another poor performance; Priyanka Gandhi reacts However, AAP's defeat could be because of several reasons. Sheesh Mahal Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) scored major victories in the 2015 and 2020 polls. Before the election, the BJP attacked Arvind Kejriwal with a focus on "Sheesh Mahal", a term used to refer to the renovated CM residence during Kejriwal's term. A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India added fuel to BJP's charges. According to news reports, the CAG probe found that the estimate for the renovation was Rs 7.91 crore. Also read: Delhi Election Results 2025: PM Modi reacts to BJP's victory; 'development wins, good governance triumphs' It went up to 8.6 crore when work was awarded in 2020. But, by the time the Public Works Department completed the job in 2022, the cost hiked to Rs 33.66 crore. Kejriwal's party responded to the "Sheesh Mahal" charge with the "Rajmahal" barb, accusing PM Modi of an opulent lifestyle and daring the BJP to show the Prime Minister's residence. This campaign might have influenced voters, especially because it played out against AAP's promise of clean politics and Kejriwal's claims of eradicating the VIP culture. Also read: Delhi Election Results 2025: Arvind Kejriwal concedes defeat, accepts 'people's mandate' Anti-Incumbency The first two terms of AAP witnessed impressive work in sectors including health and education. The power and water subsidies provided by Kejriwal's party made voters happy and the BJP, despite sweeping Lok Sabha polls, struggled to win the Delhi Assembly election that time. The AAP also asserted that the BJP government at the Centre was creating obstacles in its functioning. However, after ruling for ten years, voters saw such allegations as excuses. Also read: Watch | AAP shuts office door after Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia lose Delhi Assembly election Liquor Policy The Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) current term witnessed a row over corruption allegations revolving around Delhi's now-scrapped liquor policy. The party brought "Buy 1 Get 1" offers on liquor bottles. The BJP accused the Kejriwal government of "turning Delhi into a city of drunkards". The AAP consistently denied any allegation in the liquor policy, which was scrapped less than a year after it was implemented. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi Election Results: Reasons why AAP is swept out of power after ruling for 10 years

BJP is poised to reclaim power in Delhi after 27 years, leading in 47 seats while AAP struggles at 23. Key AAP leaders are either trailing or have lost. The party that once promised political change now faces a major electoral defeat.

Delhi Election Results: BJP set to return in power after 27 years, AAP faces major setback

Delhi Election Results: BJP poised for victory in Delhi as AAp faces major setback

BJP is poised to reclaim power in Delhi after 27 years, leading in 48 seats while AAP struggles at 22. Key AAP leaders are either trailing or have lost. The party that once promised political change now faces a major electoral defeat.

Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP set to form Delhi government after 27 years, AAP faces big setback

After 27 years, BJP is set to return to power in Delhi, leading with 48 seats while AAP trails at 22. In a major upset, Arvind Kejriwal has lost the New Delhi seat to BJP’s Parvesh Singh. The political landscape in the capital is undergoing a dramatic shift.

Delhi Election Results: BJP set to form government in Delhi as Arvind kejriwal loses key seat

As the early trends of the Election Commission of India show that the Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to form the government in the national capital after 27 years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday (Feb 8) said that this is the beginning of a new era of development and trust in Delhi.
The Home Minister took a swipe at the Aam Aadmi Party saying that the people of Delhi have worked to make &ldquo;Delhi Aapda-free by destroying the 'Sheeshmahal' of lies, deceit and corruption.&rdquo;
In a post on X, he said, &ldquo;Modi in the heart of Delhi. The people of Delhi have worked to make Delhi Aapda-free by destroying the 'Sheeshmahal' of lies, deceit and corruption. Delhi has taught such a lesson to those who break promises that it will set an example for those who make false promises to the public across the country. This is the beginning of a new era of development and trust in Delhi.&rdquo;
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<h2 dir="ltr">&ldquo;Defeat of arrogance and anarchy"</h2>
The Home Minister expressed his gratitude to the people of Delhi for the huge mandate. He said that the BJP is determined to fulfil all its promises and make Delhi the number 1 capital of the world.
&ldquo;The rule of lies has ended in Delhi... This is the defeat of arrogance and anarchy. This is a victory of 'Modi ki Guarantee' and the faith of Delhiites in Modi ji's vision of development,&rdquo; Shah wrote on X.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Amit Shah congratulates BJP workers</h2>
The Home Minister lauded the hard work of all the workers of the BJP including BJP National President JP Nadda and Delhi party president Virendra Sachdeva.
&ldquo;Delhiites have shown that the public cannot be misled by repeated false promises. The public has responded to the dirty Yamuna, dirty drinking water, broken roads, overflowing sewers and liquor shops open on every street with their votes. I heartily congratulate all the workers of@BJP4Delhiwho worked day and night for this grand victory in Delhi, BJP National President Mr.@JPNaddaji and State President Mr.@Virend_Sachdevaji.Be it the respect for women, the self-respect of unauthorized colony residents or the immense possibilities of self-employment, Delhi will now become an ideal capital under the leadership of Modi ji,&rdquo; he said.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News: Early ECI trends show BJP is likely to form Delhi's government, marking a new era. Amit Shah emphasizes development and trust as key elements of this transition.

As the early trends of the Election Commission of India show that the Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to form the government in the national capital after 27 years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday (Feb 8) said that this is the beginning of a new era of development and trust in Delhi. The Home Minister took a swipe at the Aam Aadmi Party saying that the people of Delhi have worked to make “Delhi Aapda-free by destroying the 'Sheeshmahal' of lies, deceit and corruption.” In a post on X, he said, “Modi in the heart of Delhi. The people of Delhi have worked to make Delhi Aapda-free by destroying the 'Sheeshmahal' of lies, deceit and corruption. Delhi has taught such a lesson to those who break promises that it will set an example for those who make false promises to the public across the country. This is the beginning of a new era of development and trust in Delhi.” Also read | Delhi election result 2025: Saurabh Bhardwaj trailing from Greater Kailash against BJP’s Sikha Roy “Defeat of arrogance and anarchy" The Home Minister expressed his gratitude to the people of Delhi for the huge mandate. He said that the BJP is determined to fulfil all its promises and make Delhi the number 1 capital of the world. “The rule of lies has ended in Delhi... This is the defeat of arrogance and anarchy. This is a victory of 'Modi ki Guarantee' and the faith of Delhiites in Modi ji's vision of development,” Shah wrote on X. Also read | Delhi election Results 2025: AAP leader Gopal Rai eyes hattrick from Babarpur against BJP’s Anil Kumar Vashisht Amit Shah congratulates BJP workers The Home Minister lauded the hard work of all the workers of the BJP including BJP National President JP Nadda and Delhi party president Virendra Sachdeva. “Delhiites have shown that the public cannot be misled by repeated false promises. The public has responded to the dirty Yamuna, dirty drinking water, broken roads, overflowing sewers and liquor shops open on every street with their votes. I heartily congratulate all the workers of@BJP4Delhiwho worked day and night for this grand victory in Delhi, BJP National President Mr.@JPNaddaji and State President Mr.@Virend_Sachdevaji.Be it the respect for women, the self-respect of unauthorized colony residents or the immense possibilities of self-employment, Delhi will now become an ideal capital under the leadership of Modi ji,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Beginning of new era of development, trust’: Amit Shah reacts to BJP's Delhi assembly poll success

No longer an early trend, the picture is very clear: BJP is winning. BJP party workers are in full celebration mode at the party headquarters as counting trends show a clear lead. The atmosphere is filled with excitement as supporters rejoice over the party's strong lead.

Delhi Election Result: No longer an early trend, the picture is very clear: BJP is winning

BJP headquarters is in full celebration mode as counting trends indicate a decisive victory in Delhi. Party workers rejoice, and senior leaders arrive as the mood turns electrifying. A win here could be a major morale booster for the party.

Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP surges ahead in trends, AAP falls behind

Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP poised for a historic comeback in Delhi after years

Delhi election results 2025: BJP headquarters erupts in celebration as trends show victory

Vote counting for the Delhi Assembly elections is underway. BJP’s Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri are leading, while Congress shows strength in Badli. Who will emerge victorious?

Delhi election result: See-Saw battle in Kejriwal and Parvesh Verma

Manish Sisodia trailing in Jangpura against Tarvinder Singh. Vote counting for the Delhi Assembly elections is underway. BJP’s Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri are leading, while Congress shows strength in Badli. Who will emerge victorious?

Delhi election result: Manish Sisodia trailing in Jangpura against Tarvinder Singh

BJP party workers are in full celebration mode at the party headquarters as counting trends show a clear lead. The atmosphere is filled with excitement as supporters rejoice over the party's strong lead.

Delhi election result: BJP headquarters erupts in celebration as trends favor party's victory

The counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections is underway, with postal ballots being counted first. A total of 699 candidates are contesting across 70 assembly seats.

Delhi election results 2025: Vote counting underway, 699 candidates in fray

The Delhi Assembly election has turned into a fierce battle between BJP and AAP, with Congress trailing far behind. As vote counting progresses, who will take the lead?

Delhi election result counting: BJP and AAP in close fight as Congress falls behind

Counting of votes for the Delhi elections is underway, with postal ballots being counted first. The process is taking place across 19 polling stations, with 699 candidates contesting across 70 assembly seats.

Delhi election results 2025: BJP crosses majority mark as early trends show AAp falling behind

Early trends in the Delhi elections show BJP crossing the majority mark, widening its lead over AAP. Top AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi, and Manish Sisodia, are trailing.

Delhi election result: BJP crosses majority mark as AAP leaders trail in early trends

Vote counting for the Delhi Assembly elections is underway. BJP’s Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri are leading, while Congress shows strength in Badli. Who will emerge victorious? Stay tuned for the latest updates.

Delhi assembly polls: BJP gain early leads as counting continues

Delhi election result: Counting of votes is underway for Delhi assembly elections

BJP has crossed the majority mark in early trends as vote counting for the Delhi Assembly elections continues. AAP trails as the initial numbers show a strong lead for the BJP.

Delhi election result: BJP crosses majority mark in early Delhi trends, AAP trails in vote count

Delhi election vote counting begins: Postal ballots first, 699 candidates in fray

Delhi awaits its next government as votes are counted for all 70 assembly seats. AAP, BJP, and Congress are in a fierce battle, with exit polls hinting at a BJP comeback.

Delhi election results: AAP, BJP, Congress battle for 70 assembly seats

The counting of votes for Delhi's highly anticipated political battle is set to take place on Saturday (Feb 8), with parties expressing optimism about their performance. The contest is largely a three-way fight between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and Congress.
The incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is looking for a third straight term, having won the 2015 and 2020 elections. On the other hand, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is looking to install a chief minister in the national capital after 27 years.
The Congress, which was in power till 2013 will be looking to gain back some of its footprint.
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<h2 dir="ltr">What did exit polls say?</h2>
Exit polls have predicted that BJP will win by a comfortable margin in the polls with AAP falling behind and Congress continuing its dismal show.
AAP leaders, however, said that exit polls have always predicted the party winning less seats than it actually gets. They expressed confidence in the party returning to power.
<h2 dir="ltr">Number of candidates in fray</h2>
A total of 699 candidates contested 70 assembly seats in the Delhi assembly election 2025 which took place in a single phase on Feb 5 (Wednesday).&nbsp;
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As per the Election Commission of India, a voter turnout of 60.42 per cent was recorded this time. Key seats include New Delhi, where AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was in the fray against Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit and Parvesh Verma of BJP.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi is pitted against BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri and Congress candidate Alka Lamba.
AAP's Manish Sisodia competed against BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah and Congress's Farhad Suri from Jangpura seat. Senior AAP leader Satyendar Jain competed from Shakur Basti against BJP's Karnail Singh. Other candidates include AAp&rsquo;s Amanatullah Khan and BJP&rsquo;s Harish Khurana.
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<h2 dir="ltr">How to check the results?</h2>
The Election Commission of India will provide official counting and results on its official website. The counting proceedings will begin at 8 am on February 8. Anybody can check the results at &lsquo;www.results.eci.gov.in&rsquo; to get real-time updates.
(With inputs from agencies)
&nbsp;

India News: Get ready for Delhi's political showdown as vote counting unfolds on Saturday, Feb AAP, BJP, and Congress vie for dominance in this three-way electoral clash.

The counting of votes for Delhi's highly anticipated political battle is set to take place on Saturday (Feb 8), with parties expressing optimism about their performance. The contest is largely a three-way fight between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and Congress. The incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is looking for a third straight term, having won the 2015 and 2020 elections. On the other hand, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is looking to install a chief minister in the national capital after 27 years. The Congress, which was in power till 2013 will be looking to gain back some of its footprint. Also read | Kejriwal alleges EC 'refused' to upload voters' data, launches party's own website for 'transparency' What did exit polls say? Exit polls have predicted that BJP will win by a comfortable margin in the polls with AAP falling behind and Congress continuing its dismal show. AAP leaders, however, said that exit polls have always predicted the party winning less seats than it actually gets. They expressed confidence in the party returning to power. Number of candidates in fray A total of 699 candidates contested 70 assembly seats in the Delhi assembly election 2025 which took place in a single phase on Feb 5 (Wednesday). Also read | Rahul Gandhi alleges irregularities in Maharashtra polls, CM Fadnavis fires back As per the Election Commission of India, a voter turnout of 60.42 per cent was recorded this time. Key seats include New Delhi, where AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was in the fray against Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit and Parvesh Verma of BJP. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi is pitted against BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri and Congress candidate Alka Lamba. AAP's Manish Sisodia competed against BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah and Congress's Farhad Suri from Jangpura seat. Senior AAP leader Satyendar Jain competed from Shakur Basti against BJP's Karnail Singh. Other candidates include AAp’s Amanatullah Khan and BJP’s Harish Khurana. Also read | Kejriwal accuses BJP of attempting to poach AAP candidates; BJP Delhi chief hits back How to check the results? The Election Commission of India will provide official counting and results on its official website. The counting proceedings will begin at 8 am on February 8. Anybody can check the results at ‘www.results.eci.gov.in’ to get real-time updates. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi Assembly Election Results 2025: From key candidates to live counting of votes. Check details here

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of attempting to poach his party candidates ahead of the Delhi Assembly poll results on 8 February. Watch this report for more details!

Delhi Elections 2025: Arvind Kejriwal claims 'poaching attempt' by BJP

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