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

New Delhi election result LIVE: Left parties, which came together to contest six seats in the Delhi Assembly polls, polled fewer votes than NOTA in all the segments, PTI reported.

New Delhi election result LIVE: 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.

After getting a majority in the 70-member Delhi Assembly, the BJP is set to form the party's government after more than 26 years.

New Delhi election result LIVE: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari and Delhi unit chief Virendra Sachdeva caught the attention as they grooved to the BJP's election song at the party's New Delhi headquarters.

New Delhi election result LIVE: BJP's winning candidate from the New Delhi assembly seat, Parvesh Verma, reached the party's headquarters.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Calling the BJP’s win in Delhi Assembly polls ‘historic,’ Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying people of the national capital reposed faith in him.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at the BJP Headquarters in Delhi to celebrate Delhi assembly election results with party workers.

As of now, BJP has won 41 seats and is leading on 7 seats.

Sandeep Dikshit, the Congress candidate from New Delhi assembly constituency, on Saturday congratulated BJP's Parvesh Verma for winning the seat by defeating three-time sitting MLA and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal.

"Congratulations on your splendid victory from New Delhi," he wrote in Hindi, tagging Verma.

Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda arrived at BJP Headquarters in Delhi to celebrate the party's victory in the Delhi Assembly Election.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday hailed BJP's performance in Delhi assembly polls, and said the people of the national capital showed they will not tolerate "politics of falsehood" any more.

He also dubbed former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal an "icon of corruption".

New Delhi election result LIVE: Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Himachal Pradesh were seen celebrating and dancing on the streets after the saffron party's performance in Delhi polls.

Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal also highlighted the work done by AAP in the field of "health, education, and infrastructure" over the past decade, reaffirming that his party would play a "constructive role" in opposition.

"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. We did not come into politics for the sake of power, we considered politics as a medium through which the people could be served," he added.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address BJP workers at their party headquarters later in the evening, party's Delhi president Virendraa Sachdeva said.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has accepted defeat in the Delhi assembly election and said that his party will play the role of a constructive opposition and will continue to serve the people of Delhi. READ FULL STORY

New Delhi election result LIVE: The tables have turned, and so have the memes. With the BJP poised to oust AAP from power in the Delhi elections, social media erupted on Saturday with a series of hilarious posts referencing Arvind Kejriwal's bold statement that Narendra Modi would need another life to win the capital.

Kejriwal's 2023 remark -- "I want to tell Narendra Modi ji that you will have to take another birth to defeat us in Delhi" -- was intended as a show of confidence but has now become a viral punchline.

A viral video mimicking a sack race humorously captured the situation, with the BJP racing toward victory, the Congress lost in its own direction, and AAP trailing behind the ruling party.

One popular meme circulating shows Rahul Gandhi at a petrol station, asking a customer to check 'zero' — a pointed reference to his party’s consistent failure to secure any seats in three consecutive Delhi elections.

New Delhi election result LIVE: As BJP triumphed over the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP in the Delhi elections, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that voters have delivered a strong response to the ‘AAP-da’ government, which had crossed all boundaries of "corruption, misgovernance, and anarchy."

On Saturday, the BJP dominated the AAP, reclaiming power in Delhi after more than 26 years, expanding its influence and dealing a crushing blow to the party, as its top leadership faltered or barely held on.

Sai attributed the success to the dedicated efforts of BJP workers under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president J P Nadda.

In a post on X, Sai wrote, “Delhi ke dil me Modi (Modi in the heart of Delhi).”

Referring to the win as historic, he added, “This victory is the victory of the tireless work of the workers under the able guidance of the successful Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji and the national president Jagat Prakash Nadda ji and the unwavering faith of the people in the BJP.”

New Delhi election result LIVE: Allegations of corruption involving its leaders, ongoing disputes with the lieutenant governor over governance issues, and a strong campaign by the BJP led to AAP's defeat in the Delhi Assembly polls, the results of which were announced on Saturday.

The most significant blow to AAP was the defeat of its key leaders – Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Satyendar Jain – in their respective constituencies, marking a major setback for the party that had risen to power on an anti-corruption agenda.

This election marks a turning point for AAP, as it will now serve as the opposition in Delhi for the first time since its formation. Despite their confidence in retaining power, the party's image was severely impacted by corruption allegations against top leaders and a vigorous campaign by the BJP, which labelled Kejriwal and others as corrupt.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma attributed the defeats of opposition parties in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh to their "arrogance," following the election results announced on Saturday. Sharma primarily targeted Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, recalling a statement the former Delhi CM made claiming that the BJP would never win against AAP in the Delhi assembly polls.

Sharma, a former Uttar Pradesh deputy CM, posted a message in Hindi on X: "Even Ravana's ego did not last long, @ArvindKejriwal ji is but a very ordinary man."

He further praised the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, saying, "Under the charismatic leadership of Modi ji, BJP workers not only defeated him and his leaders in this birth but his arrogant ally in Uttar Pradesh also had to face a huge defeat in Milkipur. This is why they say Shri Ram's 'leela' is incomparable. Jai Shri Ram," while sharing a video of Kejriwal.

New Delhi election result LIVE: As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) takes the lead in the Delhi assembly elections, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), predicting its "disintegration" due to Arvind Kejriwal's control over decision-making.

Puri further accused AAP of "deceiving" the people of Delhi during their 10-year rule.

Puri told ANI, "They (AAP) tried to fool the people of Delhi for 10 years and did not even give the people what they could have given. AAP will disintegrate in its current form because the control is with Kejriwal. You ask Atishi, how much freedom to make decisions she has."

Commenting on the consequences of AAP's defeat in Delhi, the Union Minister also pointed out that the party's influence over Punjab would weaken. He added that AAP's loss in Delhi paves the way for BJP to take power in the 2027 Punjab assembly elections.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated BJP workers on Saturday for the party's "historic victory" in the Milkipur assembly bypolls and the Delhi assembly elections.

In a post on X in Hindi, Adityanath expressed, "Heartiest congratulations to all the dedicated party officials and hardworking workers for the historic victory of Bharatiya Janata Party in the by-election of Milkipur Legislative Assembly seat!"

He added, "This victory is a symbol of the unwavering faith of the common people in the public welfare policies of the 'Double Engine BJP Government' led by the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the UP government dedicated to service, security and good governance."

New Delhi election result LIVE: Most exit polls for the Delhi Assembly elections closely mirrored the actual trends as the BJP maintained a commanding lead over the ruling AAP in the national capital.

By 3 pm, according to Election Commission trends, BJP had secured 38 seats and was leading in 10 others, while AAP won 17 and was ahead in 5. Congress failed to win any seats.

Among the leading exit polls, Axis My India was the closest, predicting BJP would win 45-55 seats, with AAP securing 15-25. Today's Chanakya forecasted 45-57 seats for the BJP and 13-25 for AAP.

The People's Insight poll projected 40-44 seats for the BJP and allies, and 25-29 for AAP. The P-Marq poll predicted 39-49 seats for BJP and allies, and 21-31 for AAP. The JVC exit poll suggested 39-45 seats for the BJP and allies, with 22-31 for AAP. Chanakya Strategies forecasted 39-44 seats for BJP and allies, and 25-28 for AAP.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Speaking to ANI about his loss to BJP's Shikha Roy from the Greater Kailash constituency, AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "I want to thank all the supporters, volunteers, and donors of Aam Aadmi Party and tell them not to be afraid, not to be disappointed. We win big battles by losing these small battles, so there is nothing to fear. We will come forward again. I think, as an MLA, we did whatever we could for our people, and we will analyze the result to understand why this outcome occurred. All the reporters who came to my area, and all the common people who campaigned, saw that our graph was very high. The approval rating was also high. Even the staunch supporters of BJP had said we would win this time, but it’s not appropriate to comment right now..."

Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, too, lost to BJP candidate Parvesh Verma in the New Delhi constituency by a margin of over 4,000 votes.

New Delhi election result LIVE: The BJP is set to form the government in Delhi after 27 years, surpassing the majority mark of 36 seats.

The party has won 37 seats and is leading in 11 others.

In contrast, AAP has secured 17 seats so far and is leading in 5, while Congress has yet to open its account.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal was defeated by BJP's Parvesh Verma in the New Delhi constituency by a margin of 4,089 votes, marking a significant setback for the ruling party.

With BJP leading in 48 out of 70 seats, AAP faces a substantial defeat, securing only 22 seats.

Following his victory, Verma remarked, "This is not just my win, it is the triumph 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."

In a video message acknowledging his party's loss, Kejriwal stated, "We accept the people's mandate with humility. I congratulate the BJP on its victory and hope it fulfils the expectations of Delhi's residents."

Verma, son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma, credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of Delhi for the BJP's strong performance.

New Delhi election result LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his gratitude to the people of Delhi for giving a clear mandate in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Delhi Assembly elections.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Jana Shakti is paramount! Development wins, good governance triumphs. I bow to my dear sisters and brothers of Delhi for this resounding and historic mandate to @BJP4India. We are humbled and honoured to receive these blessings. It is our guarantee that we will leave no stone unturned in developing Delhi, improving the overall quality of life for the people and ensuring that Delhi has a prime role to play in building a Viksit Bharat."

The Prime Minister further assured that the BJP would work tirelessly to advance the development of Delhi and improve the lives of its residents.

New Delhi election result LIVE: The BJP in Karnataka erupted in celebration following the party's victory in the Delhi assembly elections.

The party claimed that the people of Delhi had placed their trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

"This election result is a blow to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, whose Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came to power with anti-corruption as its central promise. The defeat has exposed Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia," said BJP state president B Y Vijayendra.

His father and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa congratulated BJP national president J P Nadda for the party's resounding triumph.