LIVE Election Shocker: Arvind Kejriwal Trails BJP’s Parvesh Verma in New Delhi Nail-Biter!
New Delhi Election 2025: AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal Trails as BJP’s Parvesh Verma Leads
In a highly charged electoral contest for the New Delhi assembly constituency, initial trends indicate that Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi Chief Minister, is trailing behind Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Parvesh Verma. As counting proceeds, the BJP is leading in 29 constituencies, while AAP holds 11, and Congress lags with just one seat.
This election is crucial for AAP, aiming for a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP seeks to reclaim power in Delhi after 26 years. The New Delhi constituency has historically been a stronghold for Kejriwal since 2013, where he first defeated Congress veteran Sheila Dikshit. In recent elections, he retained his seat with significant margins.
However, the 2025 elections reflect a shift, with BJP’s Verma, a two-time MP and prominent Jat leader, gaining momentum. The contest also includes Congress’s Sandeep Dikshit, son of the former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit, hoping to avenge his mother’s defeat by Kejriwal.
With a voter turnout of 56.41% in the constituency, the counting process will determine if AAP can defy exit poll projections favoring the BJP. Allegations flew as Kejriwal accused the BJP of attempting to lure AAP candidates with financial incentives. Additionally, he criticized the Election Commission for not uploading crucial voting data.
The final outcome in New Delhi, amidst these allegations and projections, will decide if Kejriwal retains his position or if the BJP marks its return to power, breaking AAP’s decade-long hold over the capital. As the vote counting continues, all eyes remain on this pivotal electoral battle.
Original Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/new-delhi-election-2025-results-live-updates-arvind-kejriwal-parvesh-verma-sandeep-dikshit-assembly-latest-february-8-101738970249936.html
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Publish Date: 2025-02-08 08:28:00
