Delhi govt formation LIVE: A day after the BJP secured victory in the Delhi assembly elections, its winning candidates held thanksgiving rallies in their respective constituencies on Sunday.
Delhi new CM announcement live: AAP leader Atishi resigned as the chief minister of Delhi on Sunday, clearing the way for the formation of a new government by the BJP after its return to power in the capital after 27 years. The party has yet to announce its chief ministerial candidate. A BJP leader mentioned that the oath-taking ceremony will take place after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his official visit to the US, which is scheduled for later this week. He is expected to be back on February 14 or 15.…Read More
A day after the BJP secured victory in the Delhi assembly elections, its winning candidates held thanksgiving rallies in their respective constituencies on Sunday. They celebrated their success by distributing sweets, cutting cakes, and expressing gratitude to voters for their support.
The BJP returned to power in Delhi with a decisive mandate, winning 48 out of 70 assembly seats on Saturday. AAP secured 22 seats, while Congress suffered another setback, failing to win a single seat in the February 5 elections.
This marks the third consecutive time that Congress has drawn a blank in the Delhi assembly elections.
Latest highlights of Delhi election
• According to poll rights body ADR, 31 out of 70 elected candidates in the eighth Delhi Assembly have declared criminal cases against them. This number is lower than the 43 MLAs in the seventh assembly who had declared similar cases.
• BJP President Virendra Sachdeva questioned AAP leader Atishi on why she was celebrating after Arvind Kejriwal’s defeat in the Delhi Assembly polls. Speaking to ANI, he said, “AAP leader and outgoing Delhi CM Atishi should tell why was she dancing yesterday on the loss of Arvind Kejriwal…They still have to give an account of the loot that Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi did for the past 10 years…”
• Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal also criticised Atishi after she was seen celebrating her victory from the Kalkaji constituency in the Assembly elections.
• BJP’s winning candidate from the Bijwasan seat, Kailash Gehlot, said there was a sense of happiness among the people of Delhi after the party’s win. He further stated that the people had given a fitting response to AAP’s false promises.
•BJP leader Vijender Gupta slammed AAP for what he described as years of misgovernance in Delhi, stating that the party had failed to fulfill its commitments while in power. He also assured that the BJP would ensure the implementation of all promises made to the people. Speaking to ANI, he said, “…We will fulfil all the promises made by us to the people of Delhi…I am an MLA and whatever the party will decide we will follow that…” Taking a jibe at AAP, Gupta remarked that the party had ignored the concerns of the people during its tenure and was only now realising the importance of governance as the BJP prepared to take over.
• AAP’s winning candidate from the Kirari Assembly constituency, Anil Jha, said that he intends to play a constructive role in the opposition while supporting initiatives that benefit the public. Referring to the BJP’s promise to clean the Yamuna River, he sarcastically added, “We will play the role of a positive opposition. Some BJP leaders have said that they will clean the Yamuna River in 5-7 months and then take a dip in the river. We will also support them so that they can take a dip in the Yamuna River.”
• Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Rajiv Shukla reiterated that the INDIA alliance remains united and will collectively strategise for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, despite AAP’s recent defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections.
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Feb 10, 2025 11:43 AM IST
Delhi govt formation LIVE: As BJP gears up for Delhi comeback, ‘Modi, Modi’ chants echo in Lok Sabha
Delhi govt formation LIVE: Fresh off their victory in the Delhi assembly elections, BJP members raised ‘Modi, Modi’ slogans in the Lok Sabha as proceedings commenced on Monday.
The chants from the treasury benches lasted briefly before Speaker Om Birla initiated the Question Hour. Meanwhile, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee were also seen voicing their concerns on certain issues.
Feb 10, 2025 11:22 AM IST
Delhi govt formation LIVE: ‘CM selection up to top leadership,’ says BJP leader Harish Khurana
Delhi govt formation LIVE: BJP’s winning candidate from Moti Nagar, Harish Khurana, stated on Monday that the decision on Delhi’s chief minister rests with the party’s top leadership and the Prime Minister, while his main focus remains on resolving issues in his constituency.
“In Moti Nagar, the constituency I have won from, there are drinking water and sewage-related issues, and we will work to resolve them. The selection of the Chief Minister is the responsibility of the top leadership and the Prime Minister, so let them handle it,” Khurana said while speaking to ANI.
The BJP is set to form the government in Delhi after nearly three decades, securing a two-thirds majority in the assembly elections and bringing an end to AAP’s decade-long rule in the national capital.
Feb 10, 2025 11:09 AM IST
Delhi govt formation LIVE: ‘Atishi worked very hard, was handling dual responsibility,’ says Priyanka Chaturvedi
Delhi govt formation LIVE: Reacting to the Delhi election results, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi emphasized the long and arduous nature of elections, acknowledging the efforts put in by many candidates. She stated, “… We should understand that elections are a very long process. Many people work very hard to ensure their victory… Atishi was working very hard as a Chief Minister and handling dual responsibility… She also fought a very tough election…”
Feb 10, 2025 10:39 AM IST
Delhi govt formation LIVE: AAP MP on Kejriwal’s meet with Punjab MLAs says, ‘It is an organisational meeting to prepare next strategy’
Delhi govt formation LIVE: AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet Punjab MLAs, with party MP Malvinder Singh Kang stating that the party accepts the Delhi mandate. He stressed that AAP had worked hard over the past 10 years to improve governance in Delhi and would continue its efforts. Regarding the meetings, Kang said, “A party is a continuous process. Feedback from all party units is being taken to form the future strategy… Tomorrow, under the leadership of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Punjab MLAs will have a meeting with Arvind Kejriwal… It is an organisational meeting to prepare the next strategy…”
Feb 10, 2025 10:26 AM IST
Delhi govt formation LIVE: Parliamentary board will chose CM face, says winning BJP candidate
Harish Khurana, winning BJP candidate from Moti Nagar Vidhan Sabha, told ANI, “The choice of CM face will be that of the Parliamentary Board. Our job is to stand up to the expectations of people who have given us this mandate.”
Feb 10, 2025 10:02 AM IST
Delhi govt formation LIVE: AAP-Congress fight helped BJP, says Sena UBT
Sena UBT mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ said hat the rift between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, both INDIA bloc partners, helped the BJP in winning the Delhi assembly elections.
An editorial in’Saamana’ also raised questions over the need for opposition alliances if their constituents continue to fight against each other instead of the BJP.
Feb 10, 2025 9:32 AM IST
Delhi govt formation LIVE: How AAP and BJP’s vote shares shifted in 2015, 2020, and 2025
Delhi govt formation LIVE: In the 2025 Delhi assembly election, the BJP secured a 45.76% vote share, while AAP received 43.55% and Congress got 6.36%.
In the 2020 election, AAP had won 62 seats with a 53.57% vote share. However, in 2025, the party appears to be winning just 22 seats, reflecting a loss of around 40 seats due to a nearly 10 percentage point drop in vote share.
The BJP, which had a 38.51% vote share in 2020, gained over 7 percentage points in 2025, translating into an increase of around 40 seats.
Congress also impacted AAP’s performance in several constituencies. Its vote share rose from 4.26% in 2020 to 6.36% in 2025, cutting into AAP’s voter base.
Feb 10, 2025 9:21 AM IST
Delhi govt formation LIVE: Cong draws blank, loses security deposits in 67 of 70 seats
Delhi govt formation LIVE: In the Delhi Assembly elections, 555 out of 699 candidates lost their security deposits, PTI reported. Among them, Congress candidates forfeited their deposits in all but three seats.
Meanwhile, all candidates from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and its allies—Janata Dal (United) and LJP (Ram Vilas)—managed to retain their security deposits following the election results announced on Saturday.
Feb 10, 2025 9:10 AM IST
Delhi govt formation LIVE: BJP’s swearing-in ceremony likely post-PM Modi’s US trip
Delhi govt formation LIVE: A BJP leader stated that the party is expected to stake its claim to form the Delhi government next week, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return from his official foreign tour. Modi is scheduled to visit France and the US later this week and is likely to return on February 14 or 15.
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, following the BJP’s “historic” victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, credited the outcome to the public’s confidence in Prime Minister Modi’s policies. Speaking to ANI, Meghwal said, “The results of the Delhi Assembly elections show that the public of Delhi has shown their trust in the policies of PM Modi. The public has ended the misrule of AAP and has elected the BJP which believes in development…The double-engine government of the BJP will work for the development of Delhi, clean the Yamuna river…”
