Delhi Results 2025: AAP-da insulted Yamuna; have pledged to make the river Delhi's identity, says PM

'Under Rahul's leadership, party achieved ...': BJP takes dig as Congress draws blank in Delhi polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a dig at Rahul Gandhi after the Congress party failed to win a single seat in the Delhi assembly elections held on February 5. "Historic achievement by @IncIndia in Delhi! Under the "leadership" of Rahul Gandhi, they have achieved something truly extraordinary—???? "ZERO" seats!," the Karnataka unit of BJP posted on X.

In the third consecutive season of electoral drought in Delhi, the grand old party once again drew blank. In 2015 and 2020 too, the party failed to open its account in Delhi. Read more

PM Modi pauses speech to enquire about BJP worker's health at party HQ

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday briefly paused his speech to enquire about the health of a BJP worker after he spotted him looking unwell during an event organised to mark the party's victory in Delhi assembly polls. "Look at him, is he sleepy or unwell? Please get a doctor for him," he said.

"Give him some water. Probably he is not well. Take care of him. He is looking a bit uneasy," PM Modi said from the dais, pointing at a party worker in the audience who had gathered at the BJP headquarters in the national capital for the victory celebrations.

BJP's vote share up by 7%, AAP's down by 10%; Cong's rises by 2%

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which was routed in the Delhi Assembly elections saw the erosion of nearly 10 percentage points in its vote share while the winner BJP not only saw a resurgence but also a significant increase in its vote share.

Kejriwal-led AAP secured a vote share of 43.57 per cent, down from 53.57 per cent in the 2020 polls. In 2020 and 2015, the party won a massive mandate by securing 67 and 62 seats respectively. However, this time it was restricted to only 22 seats.

The BJP, which is returning to power, secured a vote share of 45.56 per cent and won 48 seats. The saffron party's vote share rose from 38.51 per cent in 2020 and 32.3 per cent in the 2015 elections. The Congress did not win any seat and secured a vote share of 6.34 per cent.

'Achieved double-hattrick of 0s': PM Modi takes dig at Congress

On Congress drawing blank in Delhi, PM Modi said that today the people of the national capital have given a message to the grand old party. "Congress has hit a double hattrick of 'zero' in Delhi elections. The oldest party in the country is not able to get even one seat in the national capital for the last 6 times. They are giving the gold medal of defeat to themselves. The party not only loses but also brings down its allies," he said.

AAP-da insulted Yamuna: PM Modi

The existence of Delhi itself has flourished in the lap of Mother Yamuna. The people of Delhi have been crying after seeing the condition of Yamuna as the AAP-da in Delhi has insulted this faith. For their own failure, such a big accusation has been made on the people of Haryana. I have pledged during the election campaign that we will make Yamuna the identity of Delhi. I know this is not very difficult. No matter how much time is taken, no matter how much energy is needed, but if the resolve is strong, then the blessings of Yamuna ji will remain with us: PM Modi

Nari Shakti has blessed us in Delhi too: PM Modi

The blessings of Nari Shakti is our biggest defence shield and today once again Nari Shakti has blessed us in Delhi. Be it Odisha, Maharashtra or Haryana, we have fulfilled every promise made to the Nari Shakti in every state and will do so again in Delhi. For the first time after independence, the BJP has come to power Delhi and all adjoining areas - Rajasthan, UP, Haryana. There are BJP governments in every neighbouring state: PM Modi

Anna Hazara must be relieved today: PM Modi

PM Modi said that the Delhi election result must have come as a huge relief to activist Anna Hazare. "I was listening to what Anna Hazare said today about AAP's loss. Anna Hazare ji has been bearing the pain of the misdeeds of these people for a long time. Today he too must have got relief from that pain. The party born out of the movement against corruption got involved in corruption. Even he would have felt relief today that Delhi has done the right thing by voting BJP to power in the national capital," he said.

Once a mentor to Arvind Kejriwal, Hazare said the AAP "drowned" due to the liquor policy and its focus on money. "With the liquor policy issue came the money and they drowned in it. The (AAP's) image was tarnished. People saw him (Arvind Kejriwal) talking about clean character and then about liquor," Hazare told reporters in Maharashtra's Ralegan Siddhi village.

NDA means guarantee of development and good governance: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said that wherever NDA has received the mandate, we have taken the state to new heights of development. "People are electing our governments for the second and third time because we work for development ... In the Northeast, our governments have connected the people with a new stream of development. There was a time when there was a huge water crisis in Gujarat, farming was difficult, but today the same Gujarat has emerged as an agriculture powerhouse. Similarly, Chandrababu Naidu has proved his track record in Andhra Pradesh. All these examples show that NDA means guarantee of development, NDA means guarantee of good governance," he said.

Delhi will now get world-class infrastructure: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said that BJP will make Delhi a modern city with world-class infrastructure. "Delhi deserves country's best urban infrastructure, we will start working on it soon," he said.

BJP believes in satisfaction, not appeasement: PM Modi

Every section of the society has voted for BJP (in Delhi polls). Today, the country has rejected appeasement and accepted BJP's policy of 'santushtikaran'. A huge roadblock has now been removed from Delhi's path of development: PM Modi

PM Modi thanks people of Purvanchal

There is no such area in Delhi where the lotus did not bloom. People speaking every language have voted for BJP. Ahead of the election, wherever I went, I used to say proudly that I am an MP from Purvanchal. The people of Purvanchal have given love to this bond. Therefore, as the MP from Purvanchal, I thank the people of Purvanchal: PM Modi

Youth born in 21st century will see BJP's good governance in Delhi: PM Modi

I have seen how BJP workers across the country were pained about not being able to serve Delhi fully. But today, Delhi has accepted our request. The youth born in the 21st century will now see BJP's good governance in Delhi for the first time. Today's results show how much trust the country has in BJP's double-engine government. After that victory in the Lok Sabha elections, we first made an unprecedented record in Haryana, then made a new record in Maharashtra. Now a new history has been created in Delhi: PM Modi

BJP has won in mini-India, says PM Modi

I regret not having had opportunity to serve Delhi, now you have given me that opportunity. Delhi is like mini-India with people from all states residing here and all of them have voted for BJP: PM Modi

People of Delhi made it clear they are real owners of Delhi: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said that those the people of Delhi rejected those who treated it as their property. "People of Delhi have made it clear they are real owners of Delhi, they have rejected those who treated it as their property. People's mandate to BJP is for development, vision and trust," he said.

Delhi has voted for 'vikas, vision, vishwas': PM Modi

PM Modi said there is excitement and relief in the minds of the people of Delhi. "Excitement for victory and relief is for making Delhi, AAP-da free ... I bow my head and thank the people of Delhi for believing in Modi's guarantee. The people of Delhi has voted for vikas, vision and vishwas," he said.

Delhi is free of AAP-da, PM Modi says as he begins his address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the people of Delhi for the historic mandate and said that the national capital is finally free of AAP-da. "People voted for BJP to make Delhi 'Viksit Capital'. The double engine government in Delhi will work hard to fulfil the promises and lead the capital to development," he said.

Befitting reply to 'kattar beiman' party, says JP Nadda

The BJP chief said that Kejriwal forced people to drink dirty water, hence AAP has been sent packing by Delhi voters. "AAP misled people in the name of education ... 'AAP-Da' is a factory of lies and a factory for finding new ways to commit corruption ... The verdict is a befitting reply to kattar beiman party," Nadda said.

Delhi ke dil mein Modi hain: BJP chief Nadda

In the Lok Sabha, the people of Delhi made BJP win all 7 seats and in this assembly election you made us win 48 seats. The message is clear - 'Delhi ke cil mein Modi hain': Nadda

Nadda credits PM Modi's leadership for BJP's back-to-back poll victories

Today, at this historic moment, I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of all the party workers of BJP. The party has tasted success after success under the leadership of PM Modi: Nadda

BJP chief JP Nadda addresses party workers on BJP's landslide victory

Addressing party karyakartas on BJP's landslide victory in Delhi assembly elections, Nadda said that people of Delhi have given a clear message. Thanking the people of Delhi for the historic mandate, the BJP chief said, "The verdict shows that PM Modi resides in the hearts of the people of Delhi".

Delhi Results Live: PM Modi arrives at BJP headquarters

PM Modi has arrived at the BJP headquarters to celebrate the party's victory in the February 5 Delhi elections. He was greeted by party leaders amid loud cheers of 'Modi Modi'.

Delhi govt, LG likely to have good relations now; will help service delivery, say BJP leaders

The BJP's return to power in Delhi after over 26 years is expected to pave the way for a government that will have cordial and cooperative relations with the Lt Governor's office. Overall governance and public service delivery are likely to see major improvements, according to leaders of the BJP.

The 10-year rule of the outgoing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi was marked by frequent run-ins with successive LGs -- incumbent VK Saxena and his predecessors Anil Baijal and Najeeb Jung -- leading to obstructions in administration and delivery of services.

Once hero of people, Kejriwal ended up as zero due to corruption: Uma Bharti

Arvind Kejriwal is a unique example of a political leader's fall from grace due to corruption and ending up as "zero from hero", BJP leader Uma Bharti said on Saturday. "Kejriwal is such an example in Indian politics that he became a hero of the people of Delhi while fighting against corruption. But in the end, he got involved in the same corruption and was reduced to zero by the people of Delhi," she posted on X.

The BJP leader hailed the party's impressive victory in Delhi polls where the saffron surge dethroned the Kejriwal-led AAP from power.

'Ek hain to safe hain' worked in Delhi, says Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that 'Ek hain to safe hain' worked in Delhi as it was accepted in the entire country. "The country united on this call. This result was seen in Haryana, Maharashtra, Delhi, and it will also be seen in other states in the coming times," he said.

BJP’s win in Delhi polls reflects people’s confidence in PM Modi: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Terming the BJP's win in the Delhi Assembly polls as 'historic', Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying people of the national capital reposed faith in him. Addressing a press conference, he slammed the outgoing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, saying Delhi has become a city of garbage and totally polluted.

"After 27 years, people elected the BJP government in Delhi. This is a historic victory because today the victory is not only for the BJP or Delhi people, but for the self-respect of the entire country. Narendra Modi is creating a sustainable model for the country. Today's win in Delhi reflects the confidence of people in Modi," he said.

Delhi Results Live: BJP leaders arrive at party HQ ahead of PM Modi's address

BJP national president JP Nadda, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Ashwini Vaishnaw have reached the party headquarters ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to workers.

As the BJP headed for a big win in the Delhi assembly elections earlier today, PM Modi asserted that his party will leave no stone unturned for the city's all-round development and making the lives of its residents better. "We guarantee that we will leave no stone unturned to ensure the all-round development of Delhi and to make the lives of its people better. Along with this, we will also ensure that Delhi plays an important role in building a developed India," he said.

The PM said he was proud of BJP workers who toiled day and night for such a massive mandate.

Kejriwal didn't allow people of Delhi get benefits of central govt welfare schemes: BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat

After BJP's historic comeback in Delhi, party MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat said the public will not support the AAP again. "The public of Delhi saw two governments in the past 10 years. One working at the Centre from 2014, under the leadership of PM Modi which made India the fifth-largest economy of the world. On the other hand, there was a government which always spread lies in Delhi ... Arvind Kejriwal did not allow the public of Delhi get the benefits of the central government welfare schemes ... The public of Delhi has voted in favour of the BJP government . It will not support the AAP again," she said.

Delhi Results Live: Party leadership will decide next CM of Delhi, BJP's Parvesh Verma says

BJP's Parvesh Verma, who defeated former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi constituency, said the party's leadership will decide the next chief minister of Delhi. The son of former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma also thanked people and called it "the victory of the people of the national capital".

"This is not just my victory, this is the victory of the people of Delhi, who chose truth over lies, governance over gimmicks, and development over deception. I humbly thank every voter who placed their trust in me. We will work tirelessly to bring a real change in Delhi. This mandate is a clear message that people want honest, transparent, and development-driven politics," he said.

PM Modi's guarantee won, Kejriwal's arrogance lost: Manoj Tiwari

BJP leader Manoj Tiwari said that in the Delhi elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee and faith won while Arvind Kejriwal's arrogance lost. "Bahaane nahi, badlaav chahiye," he said as BJP is set to sweep the AAP out of power in Delhi.

"... We are proud of our state president Virendraa Sachdeva and we thank every worker of the party. The public has bestowed their trust on PM Modi's guarantees ... Arvind Kejriwal will never return to power," Tiwari added.

Delhi Results Live: No development in Delhi for 11 years, Parvesh Verma says

BJP leader Parvesh Verma, who defeated former CM Arvind Kejriwal in the high-profile New Delhi constituency, said people of Delhi have shown faith in the saffron party. "There has been no development in Delhi for 11 years now. I have just done my job, what party asked me to do. There was incumbency factor. No work was done by Kejriwal. He was not approachable. People have trusted BJP and our promises," he said.

How Muslim-dominated seats voted in Delhi election?

After more than 26 years, the BJP is closing in on a historic win in Delhi. As per Election Commission (EC) figures, the party has claimed 21 seats and leads in 21, while AAP is behind with 13 wins and 9 leads. This win is a major leap from the last Assembly polls, when the BJP managed only 8 seats.

BJP made significant gains in key Muslim-dominated constituencies. In Mustafabad, Mohan Singh Bisht triumphed over AAP’s Adeel Ahmad Khan by 17,578 votes. In Rithala, Kulwant Rana secured a 29,616-vote victory over Mohinder Goyal of AAP. Over in Shahdara, Sanjay Goyal currently holds a 5,178-vote lead against Jitender Singh Shunty.

People of Delhi trusted their development would be ensured by double-engine govt: Rajasthan CM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on February 8 congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of Delhi for uprooting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). "People have faith in PM Narendra Modi because whatever he says, he fulfils. People of Delhi trusted that their development would be ensured by the double-engine government, so they have voted for BJP in huge numbers. I want to congratulate PM Modi and the people of Delhi," he said.

BJP bulldozes AAP heavyweights; Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia suffer shock defeat

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a historic comeback in Delhi after 27 long years by sweeping away Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).  The magnitude of AAP's rout in Delhi was accentuated by the stunning defeats of its two top leaders—former CM Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. BJP leader Parvesh Verma defeated the AAP supremo in New Delhi by over 4,000 votes. Sisodia lost to BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah with a margin of just over 600 votes.

There was only one saving grace which came from Chief Minister Atishi, who managed to retain Kalkaji. The AAP leader defeated BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri in a close contest. Read more

What Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said after Congress draws blank in Delhi election

With the BJP poised to form government in Delhi after more than 26 years, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said that people of the national capital "voted for change" as they were "fed up with the way things were".

The Congress failed to register a single lead in any of the 70 assembly seats in the national capital.

Priyanka, also the MP from Wayanad, told reporters that it was obvious during the party’s meetings ahead of the Delhi polls that people wanted change. "They were fed up with the way things were and they wanted change. I suppose they voted for change. My congratulations to all those who have won," she said.

Delhi Results Live: BJP leader Tarvinder Singh Marwah on his Jangpura win

BJP leader Tarvinder Singh Marwah expressed delight on his win from the Jangpura assembly constituency and thanked the party leadership. "I thank PM Narendra Modi, Virendraa Sachdeva and JP Nadda for considering me worthy enough to contest the election against Manish Sisodia. The AAP leader admitted to me that he needed Atishi and Arvind Kejriwal to campaign for him because he considered me a strong opponent," Marwah said.

'Kejriwal failed to deliver': What Smriti Irani said on BJP's victory

BJP leader Smriti Irani on February took a dig at AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and said that he not only failed to deliver on his promises but also tried to resist PM Modi's developmental work in Delhi.

"Kejriwal had promised that he joined politics to bring a change in Indian politics but he failed to deliver. He became an accused in liquor scam and also resisted BJP's and PM Modi's developmental work ... I congratulate the people of Delhi as they have shown faith in PM Modi's leadership and good governance," she said.

• MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday said a Congress-AAP alliance would have crushed the BJP in Delhi assembly polls, as counting trends show the Arvind Kejriwal-led party losing many seats amid the saffron surge.
• Reiterating his allegations of irregularities in the voters list in Maharashtra which saw the Mahayuti combine winning big last November, Raut alleged a "Maharashtra pattern" was implemented in Delhi polls.
• "It would have been better had the ties between the AAP and the Congress been good. Both parties fought against the BJP separately. Had they contested jointly, the BJP's defeat would have been certain. We should take lessons from this," Raut told reporters. PTI

Delhi Results Live: 'Humbled & honoured' - PM Modi's first reaction after BJP's bumper win

Delhi Results Live: Kejriwal concedes defeat, says will play a role of 'constructive Opposition'

Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has conceded defeat in the Assembly election. In his first response, Kejriwal congratulated BJP and said that the AAP will play a role of 'constructive Opposition.'

Parvesh Verma: Meet the former Delhi CM's son who defeated AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal

In a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, Bhartiya Janata Party's candidate Parvesh Verma has won the New Delhi seat on February 8 by defeating former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Verma, a two-time MP from West Delhi has defeated Kejriwal with a margin of over 3000 votes. (Read More)

Delhi Election Results 2025 Live: A look at current status of Delhi results

• On Delhi Election Results, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma says, "People have faith in PM Narendra Modi and trust that double engine government will ensure development in Delhi... I congratulate PM Modi, National BJP President, Union Home Minister, all the senior leaders and the people of Delhi... I can say that development in Delhi will be like every other BJP-ruled state..."
• On Delhi election results, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao says, "Delhi elections have proved yet again that Rahul Gandhi is incapable of defeating the BJP... He cannot win by himself and also ends up weakening the regional parties and indirectly helping the BJP... I congratulate Rahul Gandhi for ensuring that yet another victory has been given to BJP. I am sure he is very proud of this achievement..."
• Badminton Player Saina Nehwal tweets, "Congratulations BJP4India, BJPDelhi, and Narendra Modi sir for winning Delhi Assembly Election 2025"

• The people of Delhi have made it clear that they cannot be misled repeatedly by false promises. With their votes, they have responded to the dirty Yamuna, contaminated drinking water, broken roads, overflowing sewers, and liquor shops in every neighborhood.
• I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the dedicated workers of @BJP4Delhi, BJP National President @JPNadda, and Delhi BJP President @Virend_Sachdeva for this grand victory in Delhi.
• Be it respect for women, the dignity of residents in unauthorized colonies, or immense opportunities for self-employment—under the leadership of Modi Ji, Delhi will now become an ideal capital. - Amit Shah, Union Home Minister
• The resounding victory of the BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections is a triumph of trust in Prime Minister @narendramodi's leadership and the policies of @BJP4India. The people of this country have faith in Modi Ji’s credibility and BJP’s governance and development-oriented politics.
• I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Party President JP Nadda, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, and all party workers for this remarkable victory.
• After nearly 27 years, the people of Delhi have placed their trust and blessings in the BJP. I express my gratitude to the people of Delhi for this.
• A Developed Delhi is essential to fulfilling the vision of a Developed India. Following this victory, the double-engine government will accelerate Delhi’s development and take it to greater heights. - Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister

• The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to reclaim the reins of Delhi after nearly three decades, ending the decade-long Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) dominance in the national capital.
• Trends show that the saffron party is on course for a cruising victory in the Delhi elections, with leads in over 40 seats.
• While various factors contributed to the party’s victory, one crucial element that stands out is the humble middle-class voter.
• Traditionally perceived as politically disengaged, Delhi’s middle-class voters seem to have shifted their allegiance from AAP to BJP, swayed by the Modi government's recent tax incentives in the Union Budget. (Read More)

Arvind Kejriwal Election Result Live: BJP's Parvesh Verma beats Kejriwal from New Delhi constituency

Arvind Kejriwal has lost the prestige battle of New Delhi by a margin of over 3,000 votes. The New Delhi constituency, which recorded a voter turnout of 56.41% on February 5, is a key seat known for its diverse electorate and fiercely contested elections. (Check live updates)

Delhi Election Results 2025 Live: Swati Maliwal invokes 'Draupadi’s cheer haran’ as Delhi results show key AAP leaders losing battle

Delhi Election Results 2025 Live: With the BJP appearing to be heading towards a majority in the counting for the Delhi Assembly elections is underway, AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has taken a veiled swipe at her own party through a social media post. (Read More)

Delhi Election Results 2025 Live: Congress is third time 'unlucky'

If the exit polls served as indicator of Congress' depleting fortunes in the national capital, the trends on Saturday just reinforced the party's predicament in state politics. After multiple rounds of counting, and lead beginning to solidify marking a grand comeback for the Saffron party, the grand old party seem to be staring at an uncertain future as it failed to open its account for a third successive time. The party was hoping to make a comeback in constituencies with a sizeable Muslim population. (Read More)

Delhi Election Results 2025 Live: Nirmala Sitharaman reacts on Delhi election results

"Indeed happy to know, Delhi needs a government which serves the people. The roadmap PM that has set for the country should take Delhi to top priority," says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Delhi poll results

Delhi Election Results 2025 Live: Manish Sisodia concedes defeat from Jangpura

Manish Sisodia, senior AAP leader and former Deputy CM of Delhi, has conceded defeat from Jangpura. Addressing media, he said that "we put up a good fight but lost out with a margin of 600 votes." At this point, it should be noted that Arvind Kejriwal and Aatishi are also trailing from their respective constituencies.