The BJP has won the New Delhi state election, capturing 47 of 70 seats, marking the first time in 25 years it has taken control from the AAP, which won only 22 seats. Key AAP leaders lost their seats, and the main opposition Congress party was shut out again. BJP leader Amit Shah has pledged to enhance New Delhi’s global standing.
In a significant political shift, India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), secured the most seats in the recent state legislative election in New Delhi, a first in over 25 years. According to official results released on Saturday, the BJP captured 47 of the 70 assembly seats, thereby dislodging the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had governed the territory since 2015.
The AAP was able to win only 22 seats, and results for one remaining seat are still pending, as reported by the Election Commission of India. The historic defeat marks the third consecutive election without a seat for the main opposition, Congress party.
In a notable upset, both AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy, Manish Sisodia, lost their respective seats. Mr. Kejriwal acknowledged the election results in a video statement, expressing acceptance of the people’s mandate while congratulating the BJP on their victory.
Amit Shah, India’s Home Minister and a senior BJP leader, announced that the BJP is committed to making New Delhi “the world’s number one capital by fulfilling all promises.” This development signals a major change in the political landscape of New Delhi, and its implications will likely resonate throughout the country.
The BJP’s victory in the New Delhi election represents a significant political change, breaking a decades-long hold by the AAP. This election underscores the BJP’s growing influence and raises questions about the future of opposition parties in the region. With ambitious promises to improve New Delhi, the BJP aims to reshape its governance in the coming years.
Original Source: www.peoplesworld.org
