Delhi Election Results 2025 LIVE Updates: PM Narendra Modi Addresses Party Workers at BJP Headquarters
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Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 LIVE Updates:
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is headed towards the 2/3 majority mark in the latest trends as vote counting for the 70-seat Delhi Assembly continues on Saturday, 8 February.
The incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which held a dominant majority in the national capital for over two decades, faces a crushing defeat as senior leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia lose their respective constituencies of New Delhi and Jangpura.
Key trends as of 7:00 pm
PM Narendra Modi addresses party workers at BJP headquarters
Arvind Kejriwal loses to BJP's Parvesh Sahib Singh in New Delhi.
AAP's Manish Sisodia loses in Jangpura.
AAP's Virender Singh Kadian wins in Delhi Cantt.
Atishi wins the Kalkaji seat.
AAP's Amantullah Khan leads in Okhala against AIMIM's Shifa Ur Rehman and BJP's Manish Chaudhary.
BJP's Kapil Mishra leads in Karawal Nagar.
Vote counting for the Delhi Assembly election began at 8 am on 8 February.
The voter turnout in the single-phase election was recorded at 60.42 percent.
Delhi Election Exit Polls: Axis Predicts BJP Win, CVoter Flags Gender Divide
Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is facing a defeat in Delhi Assembly elections 2025 while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to win 45-55 of the total 70 seats, if exit polls conducted by Axis My India are to be believed.
Assembly elections were held in Delhi on Wednesday, 5 February, and a voter turnout of 60.42 percent was recorded as updated till 11:30pm, the Election Commission stated in a press note.
A clutch of exit polls released on Wednesday evening predicted a BJP victory and an exit for AAP from Delhi's Vidhan Sabha.
However Axis My India and Cvoter, known to be among leading polling agencies, released the findings of their survey a day after the elections and not on the polling day as has been the longstanding practice.
Axis My India has predicted 48 percent of votes polled in favour of the BJP, followed by 42 percent polled for AAP, 7 percent polled for the Congress and the remaining going to other parties.
‘Micromanagement’ Pays Off? Why Delhi Exit Polls Are Predicting BJP Win
In what may be a shocker for Arvind Kejriwal loyalists, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the Exit Polls with six ayes. The Aam Adami Party (AAP) has managed to get endorsement to win the Assembly elections from just one pollster. Except for the pollster WePreside, which has predicted the AAP winning in the range of 46-52 seats, six others, including Chanakya, P-Marq and ABP Matrize, are sanguine for a saffron gust in the national capital.
While Exit Polls as a science to predict the poll outcomes are maturing in India, they don’t yet have clean records on many occasions. But the Exit Polls of Delhi Assembly Elections this year are overall indicating tough contest in Delhi.
Read the full analysis by Manish Anand here.
Vote Counting to Begin at 7am
Votes will be counted shortly for the Delhi assembly elections, determining whether AAP wins a fourth term or BJP forms a government after 26 years. Congress, too, aims for gains after failing in the last two elections.
Vote counting begins at 7 am, with early trends expected around 9:30 am.
Delhi Election Results 2025: Kejriwal Accuses EC of Withholding Booth-Wise Voting Data
Ahead of the Delhi Assembly election results, which will be declared today, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal accused the Election Commission of withholding Form 17C, which tracks vote counts per booth.
However, the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi denied the claims, confirming full compliance with the Conduct of Election Rules (1961) at all polling stations.
Who is Winning Delhi Election 2025?
Narendra Modi or Arvind Kejriwal? Another term for AAP or the end of BJP's 26-year wait? Is Congress finished in Delhi or can it revive?
The outcome of this election is crucial, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) aiming for a fourth consecutive term, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeking to return to power after nearly 27 years, and Congress striving to regain influence in Delhi's assembly. The electoral contest featured 699 candidates, including 603 men and 96 women.
The campaign, however, has been less impactful than in 2015, 2020, or 2013. In this context, three key factors are likely to shape the outcome. Read The Quint's full analysis here.
This Election is a 'Fight Between Good and Evil': Delhi CM
Speaking to the media ahead of the result announcement, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP candidate from Kalkaji, Atishi, described the assembly election as 'a fight between good and evil, work and hooliganism.'
'These elections were anything but ordinary. I am confident that the people of Kalkaji and Delhi will stand with goodness and Arvind Kejriwal,' she added."
Delhi Election Results 2025: Vote Counting Begins
Vote counting for the Delhi Assembly election across 70 constituencies has begun, with early trends expected soon. Postal ballots will be counted first.
Stay tuned to The Quint for the latest updates.
BJP Takes Lead in Early Trends
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 6 seats in the very early stages. AAP trails behind with a lead in 4 seats, while Congress is leading in 1 seat.
Delhi Election Results 2025: Kejriwal, Atishi Trailing as per Early Trend
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal are both trailing in their respective constituencies of Kalkaji and New Delhi, according to the very early trends
Early Trends: BJP and AAP Locked in a Tight Race
BJP is leading in 30 seats and AAP is trailing close behind with a lead in 24 seats as per very early trends.
BJP Crosses Half-way Mark in Early Trends
The BJP has crossed the halfway mark of 36 seats, while AAP is leading in 23, as per early trends. As of 9:00 am, BJP is leading in 42 seats, while AAP is leading in 25.
BJP's Satish Upadhyay Takes Lead in Malviya Nagar
As per early trends, BJP's Satish Upadhyay is leading from Malviya Nagar, where he's up against AAP's Somnath Bharati.
Delhi Election Results 2025: AAP's Manish Sisodia Trailing
AAP's Manish Sisodia is trailing in Jangpura, while BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah takes the lead as per early trends.
Delhi Election Results 2025: Kapil Mishra Leads in Karawal Nagar
BJP's Kapil Mishra is leading in Karawal Nagar, with AAP's Manoj Tyagi and Congress's PM Mishra trailing behind.
BJP leads in 50 seats, AAP in 19
As per latest trends, BJP is leading in 50 seats with a vote share of 52.2 percent. AAP is far behind with a lead in 21 seats as of 9:35 am.
“Early Trends as per Expectation”, Says BJP Delhi President
Amid early trends showing a strong lead for the BJP in the Delhi Assembly election, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said, "The early trends align with our expectations, but we will wait for the final results."
"Our party workers have worked hard. This victory will be a triumph for our top leadership. We contested the election based on the issues facing Delhi, while Arvind Kejriwal tried to divert attention from these issues...Central leadership will decide (CM's face). This issue doesn't matter much to us. " he was quoted as saying by ANI.
BJP Touches Majority Mark As Per EC
According to the early trends reported by the Election Commission, the BJP has crossed the majority mark, indicating a strong lead in Delhi.
Delhi Election Results 2025: Kejriwal Takes Lead
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is leading in his constituency of New Delhi as per the latest trends.
In New Delhi, the former Delhi CM is facing off against BJP's Parvesh Varma.
Delhi Election Results 2025: Race for Delhi Tightens
As per latest trends, BJP is leading in 39 seats having crossed the majority mark, while AAP inches closer with a lead in 30 seats.
Delhi Election Results 2025: Celebrations at BJP Office Ahead of Imminent Victory
As the BJP moves toward a decisive victory, leading in 42 seats according to the Election Commission's latest trends, celebrations have begun outside the Delhi BJP headquarters.
AAP Reduces the Vote Share Gap
As vote counting continues, the gap in vote share between the BJP and AAP narrows. According to the latest trends from the Election Commission, BJP holds a vote share of 48.11 percent, while AAP has 42.87 percent, reducing the gap from over 10 percent earlier to just 3 percent.
"AAP and Congress Should Have Joined Hands": Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut
As vote counting for Delhi's assembly elections continues, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, speaking to the media, alleged that "fraud in the voters' list is taking place," adding that "this 'Maharashtra pattern' is new and has now been implemented in Delhi."
He accused the Election Commission of turning a blind eye to the issue, stating, "The PM has been in Delhi for 10 years but couldn't win, so his desire to win there has led to these attempts, even though the final results are still pending."
"There is a close contest; it would have been better if AAP and Congress had come together. Yesterday, Rahul Gandhi, Supriya Sule, and I held a press conference in Delhi to address the Election Commission and the government's stance on elections," Raut was quoted as saying by PTI.
Delhi Election Results 2025: Zero Seats for Congress Once Again
As per the latest trends from the Election Commission, Congress appears to be on track for another major defeat in Delhi, with leads in zero seats.
Meanwhile, the BJP is surging ahead with leads in 42 seats, and AAP holds a lead in 29 seats.
Celebration Erupts Outside AAP Office as Vote Counting Continues
Party workers celebrate outside the AAP office in Delhi as the party puts up a strong fight against the BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections, signaling a tough competition.
According to EC's latest data, BJP is leading in 41 seats while AAP is leading in 29.
Delhi Election Results 2025: "Kejriwal Overwhelmed by Money, Power," says Anna Hazare
Commenting on the latest trends indicating a sweeping victory for the BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections, social activist Anna Hazare said, "I have always emphasized that a candidate's conduct and thoughts should be pure, their life should be without blame, and they should embody sacrifice. These qualities earn the trust of voters."
He added, "I shared this with Arvind Kejriwal, but he did not listen. Instead, he focused on the liquor issue. Why did this matter arise? He was overwhelmed by money and power," Hazare was quoted as saying by PTI.
Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP Leads in Malviya Nagar
BJP's Satish Upadhyay is leading by over 3,000 votes in Malviya Nagar, surpassing AAP's Somnath Bharti.
According to the latest trends from the Election Commission, BJP is leading in 42 seats.
PM Modi to Visit BJP Headquarters at 7 pm Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the BJP headquarters at 7 PM as the party surges towards a decisive victory in Delhi, marking the end of its 27-year-long absence from power in the national capital.
Delhi Election Results 2025: "Thanks to People of Kalkaji," Says BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri
Speaking to the media, BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri, who is leading in the Kalkaji assembly constituency, expressed his gratitude, saying, "I thank the people of Kalkaji."
"This lead belongs to the people of Kalkaji. Over the past 10 years, the people of Kalkaji suffered due to the lack of development in the constituency," he added, as quoted by ANI.
In Kalkaji, Bidhuri is up against AAP's Atishi, who is trailing by over 3,000 votes.
AAP's Surendra Kumar Takes Lead in Gokalpur
In Gokalpur, after the eighth round of counting, AAP's Surendra Kumar has taken the lead with 29,042 votes, surpassing BJP's Praveen Nimesh. The tight contest continues, but AAP's surge suggests a potential shift in the outcome.
Congress's Ishwar Singh trails far behind with 2,962 votes.
Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP Maintains Comfortable Lead
According to the latest trends from the Election Commission, the BJP is leading in 46 of the 70 seats in Delhi, securing its victory in the national capital after 27 years.
Meanwhile, AAP is trailing behind with a lead in 24 seats.
AAP's Manish Sisodia Trailing Again
BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah has overtaken AAP's Manish Sisodia to take the lead in Jangpura after the completion of the seventh round of vote counting.
Delhi BJP Chief Distributes Sweets as Party Moves Closer to a 2/3 Majority
Delhi BJP head Virendra Sachdeva joined party workers in celebration, distributing sweets as the BJP is set to return to power in Delhi after 27 years. According to the latest trends, BJP is leading in 48 of 70 seats.
AAP's Avadh Ojha Concedes Defeat in from Patparganj
Conceding defeat, senior AAP leader Avadh Ojha from Patparganj said,"It's my personal defeat. I couldn't connect to people... I'll meet the people and will contest the next election from here."
In Patparganj, BJP's Ravinder Singh Negi is leading with over 21,000 votes.
Delhi Election Results 2025: AAP's Manish Sisodia Loses in Jangpura
Former Deputy Chief Minister and senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia lost the Jangpura seat. BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah won the seat by over 500 votes.
Big Defeat for AAP: Kejriwal Loses New Delhi
AAP Chief and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal loses to BJP's Parvesh Sahib Singh in the New Delhi constituency by a margin of over 4,000 votes.
Delhi Election Result 2025: AAP Secures Delhi Cantt Seat
Aam Aadmi Party's Virender Singh Kadian has won the Delhi Cantt seat by a margin of 2,029 votes, defeating BJP's Bhuvan Tanwar, declares EC.
BJP Wins Shalimar Bagh Seat
BJP candidate Rekha Gupta has won the Shalimar Bagh constituency by a comfortable margin, defeating AAP's Bandana Kumari by over 29,000 votes.
Delhi Election Result 2025: Atishi Retains Kalkaji Seat
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, who had been trailing in the Kalkaji seat, has defeated BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri by over 2,000 votes to retain her constituency.
BJP's Parvesh Verma Celebrates Victory Over Kejriwal
BJP candidate from New Delhi assembly seat Parvesh Sahib Singh (Parvesh Verma) greets party workers and celebrates his victory after defeating AAP national convener and former Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal.
"This is a victory of PM Modi and the people of Delhi," he told PTI.
"Triumph Over AAP's Focus on Liquor": Jaiveer Shergill
As the BJP barrels towards victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, the party's national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill was quoted by ANI saying, "Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach to education and the principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas' have triumphed over AAP's focus on liquor and Sheesh Mahal."
"Rule of Lies Has Ended in Delhi": Amit Shah
As the BJP gears up to form the government in Delhi, BJP President Amit Shah took to social media to congratulate party members.
"The era of lies has ended in Delhi. This is the defeat of arrogance and anarchy. It is a victory for 'Modi ki Guarantee' and the faith of Delhiites in Modiji's vision of development. Heartfelt gratitude to the people of Delhi for this overwhelming mandate. Under Modiji's leadership, the BJP is committed to fulfilling all its promises and making Delhi the number one capital in the world," he posted on his X account.
Delhi Election Result 2025: Greater Kailash Goes to BJP
AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj lost the Greater Kailash seat to BJP's Shikha Roy by over 3,000 votes.
Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP and AAP Have Each Won 8 Seats So Far
According to the latest data from the Election Commission, BJP has won 8 seats and is leading in 40 seats. Meanwhile, AAP has won 8 seats and is leading in 14 seats.
The majority mark to form the government in Delhi is 36 seats.
BJP's Karnail Singh Defeats AAP's Satyendar Jain
Senior AAP leader Satyendar Jain loses the Shakur Basti constituency to BJP's Karnail Singh, who secured a victory with a margin of 20,998 votes.
Delhi Election Results 2025: Who Will Be Delhi's Next CM?
With the BJP all set to form the government in Delhi, discussions have begun about who could be the next Chief Minister of the national capital.
Speaking to the media after his victory in the New Delhi constituency, BJP leader Parvesh Verma said, "In our party, the legislative party decides the CM candidate, and then the party leadership approves it. So, the party's decision will be acceptable to everyone."
"Will Play The Role of Constructive Opposition", Says Kejriwal After Defeat
Conceding defeat, former Delhi CM and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the BJP and expressed hope that they would fulfill their promises.
"We accept the people's decision with great humility. I congratulate the BJP on their victory and hope they will deliver on the promises that earned them the people's votes. Over the past 10 years, we have made significant progress in health, education, and infrastructure. We will strive to serve as a constructive opposition, and continue to serve the people," Kejriwal said.
"Thank You for Trusting Me": Atishi After Victory
"I thank the people of Kalkaji for placing their trust in me. I congratulate my team, who fought against 'baahubal.' We will continue our fight against BJP and their dictatorship...We accept the decision of the people," outgoing CM and AAP leader Atishi was quoted as saying by ANI.
"Good Governance Won": PM Modi on BJP's Victory
Reacting to the BJP's landslide victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that it was a victory of 'development' and 'good governance.'
"We guarantee that we will leave no stone unturned to ensure the all-round development of Delhi and to make the lives of its people better. Along with this, we will also ensure that Delhi plays an important role in building a developed India," he wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP Wins 15 Seats, Leads in 32
According to the latest numbers from the Election Commission, the BJP has won 15 seats and is leading in 32. AAP, on the other hand, has won 11 seats and is leading in 12.
Congress, meanwhile, has failed to secure any seats for the third consecutive time.
Delhi Election Vote Counting Continues: AAP Wins Karol Bagh
AAP candidate Vishesh Ravi defeats BJP's Dushyant Gautam to win the Karol Bagh seat by a margin of 7,430 votes.
'Referendum on Kejriwal's Politics of Deceit': Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the Delhi election result a "referendum" on the AAP government.
"The Delhi election results are not a stamp of approval on the policies of the Prime Minister but it is a mandate that rejects Arvind Kejriwal's politics of deceit, fraud and exaggerated claims of achievements," he took to X to say.
He also said that the Congress expected to perform better in the election.
"However, the party has increased its vote share. Congress' election campaign was spectacular. The party may not have won the assembly elections, but it has a strong presence in Delhi, which will be strengthened by the continuous efforts of lakhs of Congress workers. Congress government will be formed again in Delhi in 2030," he added.
'This is Not the Same AAP As That of 2015': Kailash Gahlot
BJP's candidate from the Bijwasan constituency Kailash Gahlot thanked the people of Delhi following the saffron party's victory.
"I would like to thank the people of Delhi. This is the victory of PM Modi. We had contested the election under his leadership. Following my resignation (from AAP), I had said that this is not the same AAP that it was in 2015, and people of Delhi have given an answer to this," he told news agency PTI.
Arvind Kejriwal Loses By 4,089 Votes
AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal has lost to BJP's Parvesh Verma by 4,089 seats, according to the Election Commission of India.
BJP's Satish Upadhyay Wins From Malviya Nagar
BJP's Satish Upadhyay has won from the Malviya Nagar seat by a margin of 2,131 votes.
'I Thank People of Delhi, But...': AAP's Amanatullah Khan
AAP leader Amanatullah Khan, who won from the Okhla seat, expressed his gratitude to the people of Delhi for his victory.
"I would like to thank the people for supporting me, and I will fulfil the promises that I've made. However, I am saddened because of Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia's loss," he told PTI.
JP Nadda Arrives at BJP Headquarters
BJP President JP Nadda has arrived at the party's headquarters in New Delhi to celebrate the party's victory in the assembly election.
Parvesh Verma Reaches BJP HQ, Celebrations to Begin Soon
Parvesh Verma, who defeated Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi constituency, has reached the BJP's headquarters to celebrate the party's victory in the assembly election.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives at BJP Headquarters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the BJP headquarters in Delhi to join celebrations for the party's victory in the national capital.
'People of Delhi Free of 'AAP-da': PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi, while addressing party workers at the BJP headquarters, said, "People of Delhi are filled with enthusiasm today. They are also relieved because Delhi is now free of 'AAP-da'. I had sent a letter to Delhiites in which I urged them to give BJP a chance to serve them in the 21st century and to make Delhi 'viksit' (developed) capital of India."
'We Humbly Accept Mandate': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that his party "humble accepts the mandate" of the Delhi assembly election.
"We humbly accept the mandate of Delhi. Heartfelt thanks to all the Congress workers of the state for their dedication and all the voters for their support. This fight for the progress of Delhi and the rights of Delhiites – against pollution, inflation and corruption – will continue," he took to X to say.
'Will Make Yamuna Identity of Delhi': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing party workers at the BJP headquarters, said that he would ensure that the Yamuna river becomes the "identity" of Delhi.
"The existence of Delhi itself has flourished in the lap of Mother Yamuna. The people of Delhi have been crying after seeing the condition of Yamuna as the AAP-DA in Delhi has insulted this faith. For their own failure, such a big accusation has been made on the people of Haryana. I have pledged during the election campaign that we will make Yamuna ji the identity of Delhi," he said.
"I know this is not very difficult. No matter how much time is taken, no matter how much energy is used, but if the resolve is strong, then blessings of Yamuna ji will remain with us," the prime minister added.
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Published: 08 Feb 2025,07:00 AM IST