BJP Wins Big in Delhi, PM Modi to Address Party Workers

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:57pm on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics

The BJP has won the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, securing 48 out of 70 seats. Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered a major loss, winning only 22 seats. Kejriwal and former deputy CM Manish Sisodia lost their seats. Parvesh Sahib Singh, who defeated Kejriwal, is a top contender for the chief minister’s post. The Congress failed to win any seats. The BJP focused on issues like Yamuna pollution and Kejriwal’s liquor policy case. PM Narendra Modi has reached the BJP headquarters and will soon address party workers to celebrate the victory.

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"Accept People's Mandate": Kejriwal on AAP’s Defeat

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:43pm on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics

Arvind Kejriwal accepted AAP’s defeat in the Delhi election and congratulated BJP. "The people's decision is paramount. We accept the verdict," he said. Kejriwal lost his New Delhi seat to BJP’s Parvesh Verma. He promised AAP would play a constructive opposition role. "We did not enter politics for power but to serve people," he added. AAP’s Manish Sisodia and Saurabh Bhardwaj also lost. Only Atishi won among top leaders. BJP, returning to power after 27 years, credited PM Modi’s leadership for the victory. "We will leave no stone unturned in developing Delhi," Modi said.

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"Just Did My Job": Parvesh Verma on Defeating Kejriwal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:40pm on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics

BJP leader Parvesh Verma defeated Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi assembly seat. "I have just done my job," Verma said, adding that BJP will now fulfill promises Kejriwal failed to keep. He said there was strong anti-incumbency against Kejriwal, who did no work in 11 years. Verma is seen as a frontrunner for the chief minister’s post but said, "The MLAs and party leadership will decide." He promised development, jobs, and a clean Yamuna river. BJP has returned to power in Delhi after 27 years, with Verma playing a key role in the victory.

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"Free to Go to Jail": Smriti Irani on Kejriwal’s Defeat

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:34pm on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics

BJP leader Smriti Irani said Arvind Kejriwal’s defeat shows that people have rejected him. "They have left him free enough to go to jail now and pay for his crimes," she said at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. She called Kejriwal "one of the most corrupt politicians in India." Kejriwal lost to BJP’s Parvesh Verma in New Delhi. Other AAP leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Saurabh Bhardwaj, also lost. The BJP is leading in over 45 seats, while AAP is trailing. Irani credited PM Modi for BJP’s win and said, "BJP will win in Bihar next."

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BJP Wins Delhi After 27 Years, PM Modi Thanks Voters

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:31pm on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the Delhi Assembly elections after 27 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked voters for their support. He called it a victory for development and good governance. Modi promised to work for Delhi’s growth and improve people's lives. Home Minister Amit Shah said voters rejected false promises and poor governance. The BJP has won 12 seats and is leading in 35 more. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has won 10 seats and is leading in 13. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accepted defeat and congratulated BJP on their victory.

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Who Will Be Delhi's Next CM? BJP Yet to Decide After Historic Victory

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:18am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics

After 26 years, BJP is set to reclaim Delhi, but the party has not yet named its chief minister. Parvesh Verma, who defeated Arvind Kejriwal, is a strong contender, along with Vijender Gupta and turncoat Kailash Gahlot. Other possibilities include Arvinder Singh Lovely, North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari, and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva. BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, will decide the next CM. Celebrations have erupted across Delhi as AAP faces a major defeat. "The decision will be taken by the central leadership," BJP’s Virendra Sachdeva said.

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Omar Abdullah Mocks AAP-Congress Over Delhi Defeat: ‘Aur Lado Aapas Mein’

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:13am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics

As BJP surged ahead in the Delhi Assembly elections, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah mocked AAP and Congress over their defeat. Sharing a meme on X, he wrote, “Aur lado aapas mein!!!” Abdullah, a senior leader of the INDIA bloc, has repeatedly criticized its lack of unity. He previously questioned its purpose, stating it should dissolve if it only exists for parliamentary polls. Congress and AAP contested separately despite being allies nationally, worsening opposition divisions. BJP is set to reclaim power in Delhi after 27 years.

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AAP’s Manish Sisodia Loses Jangpura Seat To BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah By 600 Votes

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:39am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics

AAP leader Manish Sisodia conceded defeat in Delhi’s Jangpura constituency, losing to BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah by 600 votes. Marwah secured 34,632 votes, while Sisodia polled 34,060. Congress’s Farhad Suri lagged with 6,866 votes. Sisodia, who previously won Patparganj thrice, contested from Jangpura this time. Accepting the result, he said, “Party workers fought well, but I lost.” Marwah, a three-time Delhi MLA, joined BJP in 2022 after leaving Congress. BJP is set to take power in Delhi, leading in 48 seats, while AAP trails with 22. Celebrations erupted at BJP headquarters in New Delhi.

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Delhi Election Results: AAP Misses Hat-Trick As BJP Heads For Majority, Congress Faces Another Wipeout

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:13am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to miss its hat-trick in the Delhi Assembly elections as the BJP maintains a lead. With counting underway, BJP is ahead in 45 seats, while AAP trails with 25. Key AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi, and Manish Sisodia, are behind in their constituencies. The Congress faces another humiliating defeat, failing to secure a single seat for the third consecutive election. BJP’s rising vote share, now at 46.87%, signals a power shift in Delhi. Congress leaders blame AAP’s leadership for the opposition's poor performance.

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BJP Leads With 45 Seats In Delhi Election, AAP Trails At 25 As Vote Share Gap Widens

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:29am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics

The BJP is heading towards a clear victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, leading in 45 of 70 seats, while AAP trails with 25. The BJP’s vote share stands at 46.87%, ahead of AAP’s 43.29%. As counting progresses into later rounds, the gap continues to widen. PM Narendra Modi is set to visit the BJP headquarters at 7 PM to celebrate the party’s return to power after 27 years. Meanwhile, activist Anna Hazare criticized Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of being influenced by “money power.” Key AAP leaders, including Saurabh Bharadwaj, are trailing.

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