The 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, held on February 5, 2025, have culminated in a significant political shift in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a majority, marking its first victory in Delhi since 1993. This election witnessed a voter turnout of 60.54%, reflecting the citizens’ active participation in shaping the city’s political landscape.
Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Electoral Process
The Election Commission of India (ECI), the autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India, ensured a smooth and transparent electoral process in Delhi. The ECI’s official website provided real-time updates on the election results, offering detailed insights into each constituency’s performance.
Key Constituency Results
- New Delhi Constituency: In a surprising turn of events, BJP’s Parvesh Verma defeated AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi seat. Kejriwal, who had held this seat since 2013, faced a significant setback with this loss.
- Kalkaji Constituency: AAP’s Atishi retained her seat in Kalkaji, defeating BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri by a margin of over 3,500 votes.
- Jangpura Constituency: Former Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia conceded defeat in the Jangpura Assembly seat, marking a notable loss for the party’s leadership.
- Shakur Basti Constituency: BJP’s Karnail Singh emerged victorious over AAP’s Satyendar Jain in the Shakur Basti seat, further consolidating BJP’s position in the assembly.
Overall Party Performance
The BJP’s resurgence in Delhi is evident from the election results. According to the Election Commission’s data, the BJP is leading in 48 out of the 70 assembly seats, while the AAP is ahead in 22 seats. The Indian National Congress (INC), once a dominant force in Delhi politics, failed to secure any seats, marking its third consecutive electoral defeat in the capital.
Role of the Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India played a pivotal role in ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process. Through its official portal, the ECI provided timely updates and detailed constituency-wise results, allowing citizens and stakeholders to stay informed throughout the counting process.
