Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:18am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics
After 26 years, BJP is set to reclaim Delhi, but the party has not yet named its chief minister. Parvesh Verma, who defeated Arvind Kejriwal, is a strong contender, along with Vijender Gupta and turncoat Kailash Gahlot. Other possibilities include Arvinder Singh Lovely, North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari, and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva. BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, will decide the next CM. Celebrations have erupted across Delhi as AAP faces a major defeat. "The decision will be taken by the central leadership," BJP’s Virendra Sachdeva said.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:13am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics
As BJP surged ahead in the Delhi Assembly elections, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah mocked AAP and Congress over their defeat. Sharing a meme on X, he wrote, “Aur lado aapas mein!!!” Abdullah, a senior leader of the INDIA bloc, has repeatedly criticized its lack of unity. He previously questioned its purpose, stating it should dissolve if it only exists for parliamentary polls. Congress and AAP contested separately despite being allies nationally, worsening opposition divisions. BJP is set to reclaim power in Delhi after 27 years.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:39am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics
AAP leader Manish Sisodia conceded defeat in Delhi’s Jangpura constituency, losing to BJP’s Tarvinder Singh Marwah by 600 votes. Marwah secured 34,632 votes, while Sisodia polled 34,060. Congress’s Farhad Suri lagged with 6,866 votes. Sisodia, who previously won Patparganj thrice, contested from Jangpura this time. Accepting the result, he said, “Party workers fought well, but I lost.” Marwah, a three-time Delhi MLA, joined BJP in 2022 after leaving Congress. BJP is set to take power in Delhi, leading in 48 seats, while AAP trails with 22. Celebrations erupted at BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:13am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to miss its hat-trick in the Delhi Assembly elections as the BJP maintains a lead. With counting underway, BJP is ahead in 45 seats, while AAP trails with 25. Key AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi, and Manish Sisodia, are behind in their constituencies. The Congress faces another humiliating defeat, failing to secure a single seat for the third consecutive election. BJP’s rising vote share, now at 46.87%, signals a power shift in Delhi. Congress leaders blame AAP’s leadership for the opposition's poor performance.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:29am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics
The BJP is heading towards a clear victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, leading in 45 of 70 seats, while AAP trails with 25. The BJP’s vote share stands at 46.87%, ahead of AAP’s 43.29%. As counting progresses into later rounds, the gap continues to widen. PM Narendra Modi is set to visit the BJP headquarters at 7 PM to celebrate the party’s return to power after 27 years. Meanwhile, activist Anna Hazare criticized Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of being influenced by “money power.” Key AAP leaders, including Saurabh Bharadwaj, are trailing.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:47am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is leading in the New Delhi assembly seat, seeking a fourth term. BJP’s Parvesh Verma trails closely, with Congress’ Sandeep Dikshit far behind. As of 10:00 am, Kejriwal has 4,679 votes, while Verma has 4,425. AAP has dominated this seat since 2013, ending Congress' reign. In 2015, Kejriwal won by over 31,000 votes and retained his hold in 2020. While AAP's welfare schemes remain popular, concerns over governance and infrastructure persist. The final outcome remains crucial in shaping Delhi’s political future.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:41am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics
Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit stated he has "no idea" about a post-poll alliance with AAP, saying it’s for the high command to decide. Vote counting for the Delhi Assembly elections began at 8 AM on Saturday. Exit polls predict a BJP edge over AAP, though AAP leaders remain confident. BJP targeted AAP over Yamuna pollution and Kejriwal's residence renovation, while AAP highlighted its education reforms. Congress also attacked AAP over alleged corruption. Key battles include New Delhi and Atishi’s constituency. The voter turnout was 60.54%.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged ahead in early Delhi Assembly election trends, leading in 42 of 70 seats. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal (New Delhi), Atishi (Kalkaji), and Manish Sisodia (Jangpura) are trailing against BJP candidates. AAP, aiming for a fourth term, is leading in 25 seats. Congress struggles to avoid a third consecutive zero. Delhi recorded a 60.54% voter turnout. "He will become CM again," Atishi claimed earlier. BJP hopes to break its 27-year losing streak and form a "double engine government." Counting continues.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:56am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged past the majority mark in early trends, leading in 44 seats as vote counting continued. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), initially lagging, narrowed the gap with leads in 25 seats. The Election Commission of India began counting at 8 AM, with postal ballots counted first. Exit polls had predicted a strong BJP performance, making AAP’s hat-trick unlikely. With 699 candidates in the fray, the final results remain awaited. Congress remains a distant third. The outcome will determine Delhi’s next government after AAP’s two consecutive terms.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:42am on 08 Feb 2025,Saturday Politics
Milkipur bypoll results in Uttar Pradesh will be declared today. After losing Faizabad Lok Sabha, which includes Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, BJP has made Milkipur a prestige battle. CM Yogi Adityanath and top leaders campaigned extensively, urging voters to “avenge” their loss. BJP's Chandrabhanu Paswan faces SP’s Ajit Prasad, son of Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad. SP leader Akhilesh Yadav calls the bypoll a “challenge” against BJP’s governance. The BJP, eyeing a comeback in UP, faces stiff resistance as Samajwadi Party banks on its PDA vote base. Results will decide BJP’s momentum after recent state victories.