BJP Secures Landslide Victory in Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, AAP Faces Major Setback

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, February 9, 2025, Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suffered a decisive defeat in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, marking a significant political shift in the capital. The election results, announced on Saturday, confirmed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing a dominant position with over 45 out of the 70 seats, while AAP was confined to less than 30 seats. This outcome has sparked extensive discussions in political circles, with many analysts predicting substantial changes within AAP’s leadership and future political dynamics.

Political experts anticipate that this electoral setback may lead to a significant split within AAP, as several senior leaders, including those previously considered close allies of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, could distance themselves from the party. Speculations suggest that defections might not be limited to Delhi alone, but could extend to various states where AAP holds influence. The ripple effect of this defeat is expected to impact AAP’s performance in the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab and Gujarat, potentially reshaping the party's national standing.

AAP's loss in 2025 stands in stark contrast to its remarkable electoral successes in previous years. The party had achieved landslide victories in the 2015 and 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, securing 67 out of 70 seats in 2015 and 62 seats in 2020. During both these terms, Arvind Kejriwal took the oath as the Chief Minister and led the government. Additionally, AAP had briefly governed Delhi in 2013 for 49 days in alliance with the Congress, marking the beginning of Kejriwal’s political tenure as Chief Minister.

With the latest election results indicating a significant shift in voter sentiment, the political landscape of Delhi is poised for transformation. The future trajectory of AAP, its leadership, and its electoral prospects in other states remain subjects of keen observation and speculation.