Priyanka Tiwari
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delivered a crushing defeat to the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections, marking the end of its 27-year wait for power in the national capital. The historic win dominated global headlines, with international media highlighting the significance of the BJP's return to governance in Delhi after more than a quarter-century.
A Major Boost for the BJP: AP's Analysis
News agency Associated Press (AP) described the BJP’s victory as a crucial boost for the party, particularly after it fell short of securing a majority on its own in the previous year's general elections. AP noted that the win helps the BJP regain lost ground, following its success in state elections in Haryana and Maharashtra. The report also pointed out the shocking defeat of AAP's key leaders—Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy, Manish Sisodia—despite the party’s once-strong support base in Delhi.
A Battle of Prestige: BBC’s Perspective
The BBC framed the Delhi elections as a "battle of prestige" for both the BJP and AAP. The report emphasized that for the BJP, reclaiming Delhi is more than just a political victory—it represents a strategic triumph, securing a crucial foothold in the capital after being out of power since 1998.
Al Jazeera Highlights AAP’s Defeat
Al Jazeera focused on the scale of AAP’s downfall, reporting that Kejriwal and Sisodia lost their constituencies even before the final votes were counted. The news outlet also cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s post on X (formerly Twitter), where he declared, "Development wins, good governance triumphs."
How Pakistan’s Media Reacted
Pakistan’s Geo TV also covered the Delhi election results, calling the BJP’s win "symbolic and strategically important." The channel acknowledged the party’s stronghold in the capital as a crucial development in Indian politics.
BJP’s Decisive Win and Its Impact
The BJP secured 48 out of Delhi’s 70 assembly seats, gaining a commanding majority. The victory is a major setback for Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP, which had risen from a grassroots movement to a national party. The defeat also weakens the opposition's INDIA bloc, which had shown resilience in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections but has since suffered multiple electoral setbacks.
Following the results, Prime Minister Modi took a sharp dig at the outgoing AAP government, stating that the people of Delhi have put an end to "short-cut politics" and removed a "major obstacle" in the city's path to development.
With this landslide win, the BJP has not only reclaimed Delhi but also reinforced its dominance in Indian politics, setting the stage for future electoral battles.
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