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The 2025 Delhi Assembly election results delivered a historic shift in the political landscape of the National Capital. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a stunning comeback, securing a decisive victory over the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and ending its 10-year rule. This marks the BJP\u2019s first return to power in Delhi in over 26 years, while the Congress once again failed to secure any seats.<\/p>\n

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BJP\u2019s Resurgence and AAP\u2019s Downfall<\/h1>\n

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For the first time since 1998, the BJP has gained full control over the Delhi Assembly. The saffron party\u2019s victory is being seen as a major political shift, signaling widespread dissatisfaction with the Kejriwal-led AAP government. The results indicate that voters have rejected AAP\u2019s governance model, which had focused on free electricity, water, and public welfare schemes.<\/p>\n

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Arvind Kejriwal, who led AAP to landslide victories in 2015 and 2020, faced a severe setback. His party, once seen as an invincible force in Delhi, lost significant ground. The BJP\u2019s campaign aggressively targeted Kejriwal, questioning his administration\u2019s alleged corruption, handling of pollution, and unfulfilled promises.<\/p>\n

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Congress\u2019s Struggles Continue<\/h1>\n

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The Congress party, which once ruled Delhi for 15 consecutive years under Sheila Dikshit, failed to make a comeback. This marks the third consecutive Assembly election where the party has drawn a blank. Despite an active campaign and efforts to revive its presence in the capital, the Congress was unable to secure a single seat.<\/p>\n

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge acknowledged the defeat but emphasized that the party would continue to fight for Delhi\u2019s key issues, including pollution control, Yamuna river cleaning, and public welfare. Rahul Gandhi also expressed gratitude to party workers and vowed to strengthen the party\u2019s presence in Delhi before the next election in 2030.<\/p>\n

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Why AAP Lost Delhi After a Decade<\/h1>\n

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1. Corruption Allegations: Multiple corruption scandals, including the liquor policy case, dented AAP\u2019s credibility. The BJP capitalized on these allegations, making them a central theme of their campaign.<\/p>\n

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2. Failed Promises: Despite launching popular welfare schemes, Kejriwal\u2019s government faced criticism for mismanagement in areas like pollution control, infrastructure, and governance.<\/p>\n

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3. BJP\u2019s Strong Campaign: The BJP deployed its top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and J.P. Nadda, to aggressively campaign against AAP, highlighting its failures.<\/p>\n

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4. Congress\u2019s Role: Although Congress failed to win seats, its campaign weakened AAP\u2019s voter base, indirectly benefiting the BJP.<\/p>\n

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5. Strategic Voter Shift: Many AAP voters switched allegiance to the BJP due to disillusionment with Kejriwal\u2019s governance and growing trust in the BJP\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

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Congress Calls It a \u2018Referendum on Kejriwal\u2019<\/h1>\n

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Congress leaders, including Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera, described the results as a direct verdict against Arvind Kejriwal rather than a full endorsement of the BJP. They argued that the people of Delhi had rejected Kejriwal\u2019s \u201cpolitics of deceit and deception.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Congress accused AAP of dividing the anti-BJP vote in past elections by contesting in states like Goa, Gujarat, and Haryana, thereby weakening secular and liberal forces. Pawan Khera criticized AAP for attempting to position itself as the leading opposition party while simultaneously harming the broader opposition unity.<\/p>\n

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Future Political Implications<\/h2>\n

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1. AAP\u2019s Existential Crisis: With Delhi being AAP\u2019s stronghold, this defeat raises questions about its future as a national party. Can Kejriwal regain lost ground before the 2029 general elections?<\/p>\n

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2. BJP\u2019s Delhi Roadmap: With full control of the Delhi Assembly, the BJP now faces the challenge of delivering on its promises, including governance reforms, pollution control, and infrastructure development.<\/p>\n

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3. Congress\u2019s Revival Strategy: The Congress is likely to focus on rebuilding its base in Delhi ahead of the next elections. Leaders have promised a stronger comeback by 2030.<\/p>\n

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The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have redefined the city\u2019s political dynamics. The BJP\u2019s resounding victory signals a strong rejection of AAP\u2019s governance, while the Congress remains in a struggle for relevance. As the new government takes charge, all eyes will be on how the BJP delivers on its promises and<\/p>\n

whether AAP can recover from this devastating defeat.<\/p>\n

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