In a surprising but expected event, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, lost power in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a strong victory, taking 45 out of 70 seats, while AAP managed only 21. This is a huge change for Kejriwal, who had won in 2015 and 2020.
Kejriwal’s Big Mistake: The Resignation Drama
Kejriwal made headlines in September 2024 by quitting as Delhi’s chief minister to show he cared about honesty. But after facing problems over bribery accusations, his resignation felt like a weak move. Many people questioned if he was truly standing up for morals or just trying to dodge his party’s troubles.
A Campaign Full of Negativity
Remember how Kejriwal used to inspire voters with his talk of change and honesty? In 2025, he shifted to calling out the BJP and Congress without offering real solutions. Instead of focusing on what AAP could do for the people, he resorted to name-calling. Voters wanted to hear positive ideas, not constant insults.
The Yamuna River Accusation: Overboard
Just before the election, Kejriwal made a shocking claim that the BJP was poisoning the Yamuna River, which left many people confused. Instead of winning support, this made him look silly, and other parties used it against him.
Middle-Class Concerns: Unclear Promises
To attract middle-class voters, Kejriwal shared a list of seven demands he wanted from the Central government. But instead of clear plans about what he would do for them, it felt more like a wish list. Meanwhile, the Central government provided better benefits that appealed more to voters.
Kejriwal’s Confrontational Style Backfires
Kejriwal didn’t hold back from attacking the BJP, police, and election officials. While he believed this aggressive approach would help, it only drove voters away. His constant arguments with the Congress created division instead of unity, allowing the BJP to stand strong.
A Major Loss for AAP
When the votes were counted, AAP had lost badly. The BJP got 45 seats, while AAP only predicted a win in 21 seats. Kejriwal lost to BJP’s Parvesh Verma and his deputy, Manish Sisodia, also faced a close defeat.
BJP’s Comeback: AAP Falls Short
It’s clear that Kejriwal’s time is over, and the BJP is back in power after a long break. Parvesh Verma credited the victory to Prime Minister Modi and the people of Delhi. Kejriwal’s failure to offer strong ideas and his chaotic campaign let the BJP take back control.
In the end, Delhi voters made their choice: they wanted stability instead of chaos, leading to AAP’s significant loss.
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