New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party romped home to victory in the Delhi assembly elections and is all set to form its government in the national capital after almost 27 years. It bagged 48 of the 70 seats in the assembly election. The Aam Aadmi Party won from 22 seats and the Congress couldn’t open its account for the third consecutive time.
The BJP’s thumping victory in the Delhi assembly elections has drawn significant attention from global media, with many news outlets dubbing it as a major political shift in India’s capital.
Reactions from global media
News agency Reuters called the poll outcome as a “landmark win” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party. The media highlighted how the BJP’s campaign emphasised governance, law and order, and infrastructure. “The victory underscores the party’s growing appeal in urban centers, particularly among middle-class voters who once backed AAP,” the Reuters report said.
Associated Press (AP) dubbed the BJP’s return in Delhi as a “major political comeback”, underlining that it was AAP’s waning popularity and the struggles within the party that played a big role in its loss. It also pointed out that while Congress saw a slight increase in its vote share, it remained a distant contender in the race.
The Financial Times discussed how the poll outcome is likely to affect India’s broader political landscape. It said that the AAP faces an existential crisis now. “Delhi was AAP’s last stronghold. Losing it to the BJP puts serious questions on its national ambitions,” the report pointed out.
BBC said that the election was a battle of prestige for both the BJP and AAP. The report added that for the BJP, securing Delhi represents more than just electoral success — it marks a crucial foothold in the nation’s capital after being out of power there since 1998.
In its report, Al Jazeera stressed on AAP’s defeat, and said, “Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, his deputy, had lost their constituencies well before vote counting had finished on Saturday.” It also mentioned PM Modi’s X post in which he said, “Development wins, good governance triumphs.”
