Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a historic victory in Delhi, ending a 27-year political drought by winning 39 out of 70 seats in the assembly elections. This significant win signals the decline of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which managed to secure just 17 seats. Meanwhile, the Congress party faced another crushing defeat, failing to win a single seat for the third consecutive election.
Major Election Highlights
The BJP’s triumph saw key wins in high-profile constituencies. Parvesh Verma dealt a stunning blow to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal by winning the prestigious New Delhi seat. Rekha Gupta emerged victorious in Shalimar Bagh with a decisive margin of 29,595 votes, while Tarvinder Singh Marwah defeated former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in Jangpura.
Despite the overall setback, AAP managed a few key wins. Virender Singh Kadian retained the Delhi Cantt seat with a margin of 2,029 votes, while Sahi Ram won from Tughlakabad by 14,711 votes.
BJP’s Probable Chief Minister Candidates
Following the victory, discussions have begun about who will be the next Chief Minister of Delhi. Here are the top contenders:
1. Parvesh Verma
Parvesh Verma delivered a headline-grabbing victory by defeating Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency. Born on November 7, 1977, Verma is the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma. He holds an MBA and has served as an MP from West Delhi since 2014. His political experience and strong public support make him a frontrunner for the CM post.
2. Vijender Gupta
A veteran BJP leader, Vijender Gupta won the Rohini seat, defeating AAP’s Pardeep Mittal. With experience as a former Delhi BJP chief and Leader of the Opposition in the assembly, Gupta’s deep understanding of Delhi’s political landscape positions him as a strong candidate.
3. Virendra Sachdeva
Virendra Sachdeva, the current Delhi BJP president, played a key role in strategizing BJP’s victory in the 2025 assembly elections. Under his leadership, the party successfully ended AAP’s dominance. Post-election, Sachdeva highlighted that the final decision on the chief minister would rest with the central leadership.
4. Harish Khurana
Making his debut in Delhi politics, Harish Khurana won from Moti Nagar by defeating AAP’s Shivcharan Goel. As the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Madan Lal Khurana, he carries a strong political legacy and holds significant roles in the BJP’s Delhi unit.
5. Bansuri Swaraj
Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of veteran BJP leader Sushma Swaraj, has also emerged as a contender for the CM post. A first-time MP, Bansuri won the New Delhi Lok Sabha seat, a constituency previously represented by stalwarts like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and LK Advani.
What’s Next for Delhi?
With this major win, the BJP is expected to focus on key issues such as development, governance reforms, and infrastructure projects to reshape the national capital. The party’s return to power reflects the people’s trust in their promises and leadership.
Congress Declining Influence
The Congress party’s failure to win any seats for the third consecutive assembly election raises serious concerns about its future in Delhi politics.
As BJP supporters celebrate this historic comeback, the city awaits the official announcement of the next Chief Minister, signaling a new chapter in Delhi’s political landscape.
