Delhi Assembly Elections: What BJP’s Win Means for the Capital
The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) ten-year hegemony in Delhi is about to end as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regains power after more than 30 years. A significant political shift occurred in the Delhi Assembly Elections of 2025, fuelled by anti-incumbency sentiment, civic mismanagement, and middle-class dissatisfaction. An vigorous election campaign and the BJP’s goal of striking a balance between development ambitions and welfare pledges were key factors in their win. Can the party, however, fulfil its pledges and change the way Delhi is run? Let’s examine the causes of this significant electoral shift.
