New Delhi election result: ‘AAP will play role of constructive opposition,’ says Kejriwal after poll loss

New Delhi election result LIVE: Reacting to the Congress' loss in the Delhi polls, where the party failed to secure a single seat, while BJP won 34 and AAP won 15 so far, Himachal Pradesh Congress President Pratibha Singh stated, "The results have been disappointing for us but this is the verdict of the people. People wanted change and they voted for the BJP. We accept the people's mandate... We had hoped that people would remember the role played by Congress in developing Delhi..."

New Delhi election result LIVE: Parvesh Verma on Saturday stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party is committed to fulfilling its promises to the people of Delhi, with setting up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe corruption under the Aam Aadmi Party government being one of the top priorities for the new administration. This comes amid widespread celebrations among party workers following their significant victory in the Delhi assembly elections.

Speaking to ANI, Verma, who holds a commanding lead of over 4,000 votes against former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi seat, mentioned that the party leadership will decide on the chief minister in consultation with the newly elected BJP MLAs.

Verma attributed the victory to the party leadership, stating that the people of Delhi have shown their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president JP Nadda, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, and party workers on the BJP’s apparent victory in the national capital after nearly 27 years.

In a post on X, Singh expressed that the people of Delhi have once again shown their trust and support for the BJP after almost three decades.

"After almost 27 years, the people of Delhi have given their trust and blessings to BJP. For this, I express my gratitude to the people of Delhi," he posted on X.

New Delhi election result LIVE: With the Election Commission's data indicating a likely BJP victory in the Delhi assembly elections on Saturday, BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar claimed that the residents of the national capital have expressed their dissatisfaction with AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal’s unfulfilled promises and alleged corruption.

In a post on X, Chandrasekhar stated that the people of Delhi are seeking a "Double Engine Sarkar" in the city, referring to the alignment of both the Centre and the state under the same party's governance.

"Arvind Kejriwal came onto the political scene 10 years ago, making many promises. Many unkept promises later, much corruption later, and after becoming a version of Rahul's Congress, the people of Delhi have spoken with their vote--they want PM @narendramodi and BJP4Delhi's Double Engine Sarkar," the BJP leader said.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Union MoS (Home) Bandi Sanjay Kumar, celebrating BJP's victory in the Delhi assembly polls, said the people of Delhi “upheld democracy,” despite AAP’s belief that votes could be bought with freebies.

In a post on 'X,' he stated that Delhi had delivered a reality check to both AAP and Congress.

Referring to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, he accused the "shameless politician" of using every dirty tactic, but said that Delhi rejected his "theatrics."

"They thought votes could be bought with freebies, but the people upheld democracy better than the so-called folks holding the Constitution in hand and spewing false claims," Kumar stated.

He further emphasized that Delhi made the right choice for progress and development by reinforcing faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi extended her congratulations to the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is set to form the government in Delhi after 27 years. She also acknowledged her party's poor performance and stressing the need for more effort moving forward.

In a message to party workers, she stressed the importance of staying connected with the people and addressing their concerns more effectively.

“It was clear from all the meetings that people wanted change. They voted for it. Congratulations to those who won. For the rest of us, it’s a reminder that we must work harder, remain grounded, and be more responsive to the issues of the people,” Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Delhi chief minister Atishi, who secured her Kalkaji assembly seat with a margin of 3,580 votes by defeating BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri in the Assembly polls on Saturday, acknowledged her party's defeat while thanking voters for their continued support and vowing to keep up the fight against the BJP.

"I thank the people of Kalkaji for showing trust in me. I congratulate my team who worked against 'baahubal'," Atishi told reporters.

"We accept the people's mandate. I have won but it's not a time to celebrate but continue the 'war' against the BJP," the 43-year-old added.

Her victory stands out for the AAP, especially as top leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia lost their constituencies.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took a jab at opposition parties on Saturday as the BJP seemed on its way to a decisive win in the Delhi assembly polls.

"Aur lado aapas mein!!!" (Keep on fighting each other), Abdullah posted on X along with a meme.

He was commenting on the trends from the vote counting for the Delhi assembly elections, where BJP was leading over AAP, and Congress appeared set to face a third consecutive defeat.

Both AAP and Congress, who were part of the INDIA alliance for last year’s Lok Sabha elections, chose to contest the Delhi assembly polls independently.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Top AAP leaders, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, both of whom served as CM and deputy CM for most of the last two terms, are set to lose their respective seats in the Delhi Assembly elections. However, three AAP ministers emerged as a bright spot for the party. Gopal Rai, Mukesh Ahlawat, and Imran Hussain, who served as ministers in the Delhi government, won from Babarpur, Sultanpur Majra, and Ballimaran, respectively, amidst what appears to be a series of losses for the party's senior leaders.

New Delhi election result LIVE: As per the data from the Election Commission of India at 3.10pm, the BJP has won 22 seats and is leading on 25 others. The AAP has won 11 seats and is ahead on 12 others.

New Delhi election result LIVE: When asked if he would be the next chief minister of Delhi, Parvesh Verma tells India Today: “I am someone who doesn't get too excited when happy or doesn't get too sad when upset. Whatever the BJP high command decides (on the CM post), it would be accepted by all.” Read more.

New Delhi election result LIVE: In his video message, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal thanked AAP workers for fighting a “remarkable election”.

"…We did not come into politics for power; we see politics as a medium to serve the people, and we will continue to do so. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to all AAP workers who worked tirelessly and fought a remarkable election,” Kejriwal said.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal says that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will play the role of constructive opposition but will also be available to the people of Delhi.

“We are not in politics for power, instead we consider it as medium to serve people,” Kejriwal says in a video message.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit says that he is personally responsible for the “humiliating defeat” from the New Delhi seat.

“I am thankful to the top leadership of Congress for the trust they showed in me and the opportunity they gave me in this election. I, and only I, am personally responsible for this humiliating defeat from the New Delhi seat. The Delhi voter wanted change, and I failed to live up to this sentiment. I heartily thank all the workers and the many volunteers who worked day and night in this election I am very grateful to those who voted for Congress even today,” Dikshit wrote on X.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Congress candidate from the New Delhi constituency, Sandeep Dikshit has also conceded defeat. "As of now, it seems that they (BJP) will form the govt... We raised the issues but I think people thought that we are not going to form the govt - we accept the decision of the people," Dikshit said in a statement.

New Delhi election result LIVE: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has accepted defeat in the Delhi assembly election.

“We accept the mandate of the people with great humility. I congratulate the BJP for this victory and I hope they will fulfil all the promises for which people have voted them,” Kejriwal says in a video message.

“We have done a lot of work in the field of health, education, infrastructure in the last 10 years. We will not only play the role of a constructive opposition but will also remain among the people and continue to serve them...”

New Delhi election result LIVE: BJP's Parvesh Verma has defeated Arvind Kejriwal by 4,089 votes, according to data from the Election Commission.

Here's the final result after all 14 rounds of counting:

Arvind Kejriwal (AAP) - 25, 999 votes

Parvesh Verma (BJP) - 30, 088 votes

Sandeep Dikshit (Congress) - 4,568 votes

New Delhi election result LIVE: BJP workers gathered outside the party's office in New Delhi to celebrate as early trends indicate the Bharatiya Janata Party’s return to power in the national capital after 27 years.

The jubilant workers were seen bursting firecrackers, dancing, and singing at the party office. BJP leaders, including Delhi president Virendra Sachdeva and vice president Baijayant Panda, also gathered at the office following the party’s strong performance in the Delhi elections.

According to the early trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party has surpassed the majority mark in the Delhi assembly results.

The BJP is currently leading in 46 seats, while the AAP holds 24 seats. The majority mark needed to form the government in Delhi is 36.

New Delhi election result LIVE: As the BJP leads in the majority of seats in the Delhi election trends, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Saturday remarked that while the party is ahead, they will wait for the official results.

Criticising AAP, Tiwari noted that every section of Delhi has distanced itself from the party, which is evident in the trends.

"BJP is way ahead in the trends but we will wait for results; I believe that we will have an even better tally than this... Every section of Delhi has turned away from AAP. This can be seen in the trends. Inaction shown by AAP and corruption - are the reasons why they have lost the people's support..." Tiwari told ANI.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the National Capital Region needs a government that works for the people, as early trends suggest the BJP is set to return after 27 years.

"Under PM Modi's leadership, we are very keen that Delhi gets a government which serves its people and this is something which is the need of the hour for attaining Viksit Bharat 2047," the finance minister said in a press conference when asked about BJP's leads in the Delhi elections.

"The National Capital Region should have a government which serves the cause of the people. I strongly believe that the roadmap which the PM has set for the country should certainly take Delhi to the top priority and serve its people from every point of view...," she added.

Her comments follow the defeat of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in his constituency to BJP's Parvesh Verma, with the party overall trailing behind BJP, which leads in 45 seats so far.

New Delhi election result LIVE: As the Bharatiya Janata Party appears set to secure a majority in the Delhi assembly elections, social activist Anna Hazare criticised Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party over their alleged involvement in controversies related to liquor and money.

Hazare said that he had long stressed the importance of the "character" of political candidates, but AAP failed to understand this, leading to a reduction in their support.

New Delhi election result LIVE: As the Bharatiya Janata Party maintains its lead in the Delhi election results, Delhi BJP Chief Virendra Sachdeva stated that the people of Delhi have placed their trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is expected to visit the party's headquarters on Saturday evening.

"People of Delhi have shown faith in PM Modi. It's a huge victory for us and the people of Delhi...He (PM Modi) will come to the party headquarters in the evening," Sachdeva said.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav expressed his satisfaction with the Delhi election results, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for the outcome.

"The country is moving forward under the leadership of PM Modi. We are very happy with the results and under the leadership of PM Modi, we will be developing Viksit Bharat," said Yadav, emphasising the continued development of India under Modi's guidance.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Speaking to ANI, Sachdeva emphasised that the election was a contest between good governance and bad governance.

"The situation in Delhi--contaminated water, broken roads, poor sanitation, pollution in Yamuna, and much more--is a reflection of Kejriwal's model of governance, which the people of Delhi have rejected," he said.

"On the other hand, Modi ji's model of good governance is one that the entire nation respects. People have chosen good governance," he said.

New Delhi election result LIVE: BJP's Parvesh Verma claims victory over AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi seat, gives credit to PM Modi and people of Delhi.