The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won power again after 30 years, defeating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that had been in charge for 10 years. Several reasons led to AAP’s loss. After a decade of ruling, voters felt tired of AAP, especially because they didn’t keep promises like making the air cleaner.
Many voters thought AAP’s complaints about the central government interfering were just excuses. AAP also faced a lot of dissatisfaction after ten years in charge. While there were some improvements in health and education, many voters still felt AAP didn’t deliver on key promises, especially about air quality. The BJP’s promise of better cooperation between the central and state governments resonated with voters, making them more attractive.
There were also problems within AAP. The government’s liquor policy caused a scandal, which led to accusations of corruption. Important leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were arrested, causing a leadership crisis. Kejriwal’s personal controversies, like the high cost of fixing his house, hurt his reputation and the party’s image.
Unlike before, AAP decided to run alone against BJP and Congress. This decision backfired as Congress, even though weaker, campaigned aggressively against AAP, bringing attention to their corruption and failures.
Initially, AAP’s focus on offering free electricity and water attracted voters, but as time went on, people wanted better roads and waste management. AAP controlled the Municipal Corporation of Delhi but couldn’t deliver these improvements, resulting in dissatisfaction among voters.
The BJP ran a smart campaign that didn’t focus too much on religion but instead pointed out AAP’s corruption. They reached out to different groups of people and used social media effectively to spread their message.
Rahul Gandhi from Congress campaigned against Kejriwal, calling out broken promises, which added to AAP’s troubles. Even though AAP had won the local elections in 2022, they failed to improve city services, leading to frustrations about poor governance.
Additionally, many senior AAP leaders left the party, criticizing Kejriwal’s leadership style. As key figures resigned, it hurt the party’s strength and outreach.
Finally, AAP’s negative campaigning—accusing BJP of voter fraud and other issues—failed to impress voters and backfired, making the party lose even more trust.
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