New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a historic victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, marking its return to power after 27 years. The party won 48 out of 70 seats, while the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) managed just 22 seats.

The Congress failed to win a single seat for the third consecutive election, further diminishing its presence in Delhi politics.

BJP Supporters Celebrate Victory

As vote counting progressed, BJP supporters gathered outside the party headquarters in New Delhi, celebrating the landslide victory. The party’s stronghold was reaffirmed after Parvesh Verma defeated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in the high-profile New Delhi seat.

Meanwhile, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia lost to BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah in Jangpura, adding to AAP’s electoral woes.

Key Wins & Margins

AAP Wins:

• Virender Singh Kadian (Delhi Cantt) – Won by 2,029 votes
• Kuldeep Kumar (Kondli) – Won by 6,293 votes
• Sahi Ram (Tughlakabad) – Won by 14,711 votes
• Mukesh Ahlawat (Sultanpur Majra) – Won by 17,126 votes
• Jarnail Singh (Tilak Nagar) – Won by 11,656 votes
• Imran Hussain (Ballimaran) – Won by 29,823 votes

BJP Wins:

• Rekha Gupta (Shalimar Bagh) – Won by 29,595 votes
• Manjinder Singh Sirsa (Rajouri Garden) – Won by 18,190 votes
• Tilak Ram Gupta (Tri Nagar) – Won by 15,896 votes
• Umang Bajaj (Rajinder Nagar) – Won by 1,231 votes
• Chandan Kumar Choudhary (Sangam Vihar) – Won by 344 votes

Before the election, AAP had sarcastically named BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri as their CM candidate. However, Bidhuri lost to AAP’s Atishi in Kalkaji, and the BJP is yet to announce its chief ministerial face.

Who Will Be Delhi’s Next Chief Minister? BJP’s Top Contenders

Parvesh Verma

Parvesh Verma, the son of former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma, is being seen as a strong contender after his stunning victory over Arvind Kejriwal. A former MP from West Delhi, Verma has served in both the Delhi Assembly and Lok Sabha.

Vijender Gupta

A three-time MLA from Rohini, Vijender Gupta has also served as Delhi BJP president and Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly. His experience in Delhi politics makes him a key candidate for the top post.

Virendra Sachdeva

Currently Delhi BJP President, Virendra Sachdeva played a crucial role in BJP’s electoral success. Under his leadership, the party ended AAP’s dominance in the capital, making him a strong CM contender.

Harish Khurana

Son of former Delhi CM Madan Lal Khurana, Harish Khurana made his electoral debut from Moti Nagar, defeating AAP’s Shivcharan Goel. With deep roots in Delhi politics, he could be a potential choice for the CM position.

Bansuri Swaraj

Daughter of late BJP veteran Sushma Swaraj, Bansuri Swaraj is a first-time MP from New Delhi and is emerging as a rising star in BJP politics. Her legal background and political lineage could give her an edge.

What’s Next for Delhi?

With the BJP securing a clear majority, the focus now shifts to who will be the next chief minister. Meanwhile, AAP, despite retaining a presence, faces serious challenges in rebuilding its base after this major defeat.

As the BJP prepares to form the new government, the top priority for Delhi residents remains controlling air pollution, improving law and order, and expanding welfare schemes. The coming days will determine the future course of governance in the national capital.