BJP Secures Landslide Victory in Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, Ending AAP’s Decade-Long Rule

By Chief Bureau 

New Delhi, February 8, 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a resounding victory in the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, ending the decade-long reign of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The election, which was held on February 5, saw the BJP win 48 out of 70 seats, while AAP suffered a major setback, securing only 22 seats. The Indian National Congress (INC) failed to win a single seat.

Election Schedule and Key Details

The election process commenced with the notification issued on January 10, 2025. The last date for filing nominations was January 17, followed by scrutiny on January 18. Candidates had until January 20 to withdraw their nominations. Voting took place on February 5, and the results were declared today, February 8, 2025.

Major Political Players and Their Strategies

BJP’s Historic Comeback

After being out of power in Delhi for over three decades, the BJP’s strategic campaigning under the leadership of Virendra Sachdeva and with strong backing from Prime Minister Narendra Modi led to its landslide victory. The BJP’s campaign, titled “Parivartan Yatra,” focused on attacking the AAP government over corruption allegations and governance failures. Modi himself addressed multiple rallies, emphasizing water shortages, pollution, and mismanagement in Delhi.

Key promises in BJP’s manifesto included:

• Mahila Samridhi Yojana – ₹2,500 monthly aid to women
• Increased pensions for senior citizens
• LPG cylinder subsidies to combat rising prices

AAP’s Decline from Power

The AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, failed to retain its stronghold in Delhi, losing several key constituencies. Kejriwal himself suffered a shocking defeat, along with multiple senior ministers.

AAP’s campaign included:

• Mahila Samman Yojana – ₹2,100 monthly aid to women
• Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana – ₹18,000 support to temple priests and gurdwara granthis

Despite these welfare promises, the party struggled to overcome allegations of corruption and voter dissatisfaction.

Congress Fails to Make a Mark

The Congress, led by Devender Yadav, launched the Dilli Nyaya Yatra but failed to gain traction among voters. Their major promises included:

• Universal health insurance covering up to ₹25 lakh
• Pyari Didi Yojana, offering ₹2,500 per month to women

Despite these efforts, the Congress was unable to secure any seats, further signaling its diminishing influence in Delhi politics.

Election Results Overview

The BJP’s landslide victory marks a major political shift in Delhi, with the party set to form the next government for the first time since 1993.

Reactions and Future Implications

BJP Leaders Celebrate Victory

BJP leaders celebrated the party’s return to power, crediting their success to Modi’s leadership and their focus on governance issues. “The people of Delhi have chosen progress over corruption. We will ensure good governance and development,” said BJP’s chief ministerial candidate.

AAP’s Response

Arvind Kejriwal, conceding defeat, called the election results a “setback” but promised to continue working for Delhiites. “We respect the people’s mandate and will work towards regaining their trust,” he said in a press conference.

Congress’s Decline Continues

The Congress’s failure to win a single seat has raised concerns about the party’s future in Delhi. Senior leaders have called for introspection and re-strategizing for the upcoming 2029 General Elections.

What’s Next for Delhi?

With the BJP back in power, the focus will now be on fulfilling their election promises and addressing issues such as pollution, water supply, and infrastructure development. The new government is expected to announce its key policy initiatives soon.

Delhi’s political landscape has witnessed a dramatic transformation, signaling the end of AAP’s dominance and the resurgence of BJP. The coming months will be crucial in determining how the new government delivers on its promises and whether the people of Delhi will continue to support the BJP in the long run.