Delhi Election results HIGHLIGHTS | As the broom works its magic, Kejriwal thanks Delhiites for reposing faith in AAP again
The Aam Aadmi Party is winning with a clear majority - in fact with almost as big a mandate as they got in 2015 - and Arvind Kejriwal is set to become Chief Minister for the third time.
Arvind Kejriwal addresses supporters at the AAP headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)
Call it our capital obsession. Which way will Delhi go was the question all of India was obsessed with today.
Not any longer. The Aam Aadmi Party is winning with a clear majority - in fact with almost as big a mandate as they got in 2015 - and Arvind Kejriwal is set to become Chief Minister for the third time. It was all cheers for the party as Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Atishi and Raghav Chadha all won.
BJP leaders had conceded defeat in the afternoon after the AAP crossed the 60-seat mark.
Follow our live coverage, starting with the list of prominent candidates and how they are faring:
Early wishes for AAP, Mamata Banerjee congratulates Kejriwal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for Delhi election results. Tweets 'People have rejected BJP. Only development will work, CAA, NRC and NPR will be rejected.
Amanatullah Khan leaves BJP behind in Okhla
AAP's Amantullah Khan now leading by 70514 votes from Okhla constituency.
AAP workers celebrate as party takes big lead
Congress Delhi chief takes responsibility for party's poor performance
'I take responsibility for the party's performance, we will analyse the factors behind this. Reason for the drop in our vote percentage is politics of polarization by both BJP and AAP.' said Congress Delhi chief Subhash Chopra.
Aaj Hindustan jeet gaya: Sanjay Singh celebrates at AAP HQ
Aam Aadmi Party leaders Sanjay Singh, ND Gupta and Sushil Gupta celebrate at party office as the party takes big lead according to official EC trends.
On result day, silent protest observed in Shaheen Bagh against police action in Jamia
Priority is ensuring accuracy in counting: Delhi Chief Electoral Officer
'We have made all the needed arrangements for security. The counting had begun on time with the postal ballots and all the work is being done as per the Election Commission guidelines,' Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh said. (READ MORE)
Prashant Kishor thanks Delhiites for 'saving India's soul'
Roped by Aam Aadmi Party as their poll strategist ahead of elections, Prashant Kishor 'thanks' people of Delhi.
Thank you Delhi for standing up to protect the soul of India!
Hate speech during Delhi polls: Court seeks cops' report on complaint against Anurag Thakur, Pravesh Verma
Union Minister Anurag Thakur had raised the slogan 'Desh Ke Gaddaro Ko, Goli Maaro Sa*** Ko' (shoot the traitors) several times while addressing a public meeting. On the other hand,Parvesh Verma had said 'Shaheen Bagh protesters will rape your sisters and daughters, kill them.' (READ MORE)
Lage raho Kejriwal: AAP supporters dance it out after trends show massive leads
Should search Sheila Dikshit's alternative: Abhishek Manu Singhvi
As the counting for new Delhi Assembly is underway, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi tweeted saying the party should look for an alternative to Sheila Dikshit and back him/ her for next five years. These were the first elections Congress fought in the capital without former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
Ask my friends, tv channels today, In court, In parliament. I had said bjp wl b near 15. Looks like that. #delhielections#AAP latter have done reasonably good work in edu, Health & sahayaks. #INC has 2search 4 an alternative shiela face& back him/ her for4 years starting now.
After fifth round of voting, AAP's Raj Kumari Dhillon leading against Bharatiya Janata Party's Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga from Hari Nagar constituency.
Shaheen Bagh effect? AAP’s Amanatullah Khan leading in Okhla constituency
Currently held by Amanatullah Khan, trends show AAP leading in Okhla. Shaheen Bagh, the site of anti-CAA protests, falls in the Okhla constituency.
Tough fight for Manish Sisodia in Patparganj constituency
Patparganj assembly constituency: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia trailing behind BJP's Ravi Negi by 1427 votes after third round of counting.
'Give a missed call, join AAP'
AAP to launch a new missed call number for people to join AAP. (Photo | Siddhanta Mishra, EPS)
Second round trends: AAP leading in 52 seats, BJP leads in 18
Second round of counting shows Aam Aadmi Party's Pramila Tokas leading from RK Puram, Akhilesh Pati Tripathi leading from Model Town. AAP leading in 52 seats and BJP leading in 18 seats.
AAP celebrations reaches Punjab
Aam Aadmi Party workers in Amritsar celebrate as trends indicate win for the party.
Health warning
These leads are based on early trends. The lead margins in most seats are too small to be counted.
AAP victory against BJP's communal agenda to be significant: Congress MP
Congress MP AR Chowdhury: Everyone knew that Aam Aadmi Party will return to power for the third time. Congress's defeat will not send a good message. The victory of AAP against the Bharatiya Janata Party & its communal agenda is significant. pic.twitter.com/HD2vQhFfpn
AAP footprint strong across all seven Lok Sabha seats
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who contested from New Delhi assembly seat was leading by over 2,000 votes to BJP's Sunil Yadav, while Deputy Chief Minister and AAP's Manish Sisodia was leading by over 100 votes to BJP's Ravi Negi from Patparganj assembly constituency. (READ MORE)
BJP leading in Okhla constituency
Okhla constituency: The constituency which houses Shaheen Bagh, the area where massive anti-CAA protests are being held for over five weeks, BJP's Braham Singh was leading by 214 votes while AAP's Amanatullah Khan trails.
Congress' Alka Lamba trailing in Chandini Chowk
Delhi's Chandni Chowk assembly constituency: AAP's Parlad Singh Sawhney at 6043 votes, Congress's Alka Lamba at 157 votes and BJP's Suman Kumar Gupta at 67 votes. pic.twitter.com/g8DU79hOIp
EC update: AAP ahead in 13 seats, while BJP leads in 11
AAP begins celebrations at party HQ after 'positive' early trends
(AAP workers celebrate at party headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)
Early trends: AAP leader Atishi trails in Kalkaji constituency
What is being seen as a surprise, AAP leader Atishi is trailing from Kalkaji constituency. While Congress leader Alka Lamba is seen trailing in her Chandini Chowk constituency. Chandni Chowk has been a seat from where Congress has won five times.
Congress candidate from Vikas Puri concedes defeat
Within hours of vote counting, Congress candidate Mukesh Sharma from Vikas Puri conceded defeat on Twitter. While showing gratitude towards Congress workers and voters of Vikaspuri , he vowed to continue his fight.
मैं अपनी हार स्वीकार करते हुए, विकासपुरी विधानसभा क्षेत्र के सभी मतदाताओं व कांग्रेस कार्यकर्ताओं का आभार व्यक्त करता हूं और आशा करता हूं कि क्षेत्र का चौमुखी विकास होगा।
मैं भविष्य में भी दिल्ली, विकासपुरी व उत्तम नगर विधानसभा क्षेत्र के चौमुखी विकास के लिए लड़ाई लड़ता रहूंगा।
Kejriwal leads in New Delhi constituency, AAP confident about victory
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is leading from New Delhi constituency as seen in the early trends. Aam Aadmi Party has also taken a lead in 51 out of 70 seats. In the 2015 Assembly Elections, AAP had defeated rival parties, winning 67 of the 70 seats. While the Congress saw a massive defeat winning zero seats, BJP was reduced to just three.
What a loss in Delhi Assembly elections would mean for Arvind Kejriwal or Amit Shah
In this battle for the nation's capital, one has to lose. While the celebration will be at its loudest at one party headquarter, the silence will be strikingly deafening in the other party office. (READ MORE)
EVMs being used to tally ballots
Election officials use EVMs to tally ballots for the Delhi polls. The vote counting is underway in several polling centres amid high security. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)
Delhi recorded 62.59 per cent voter turnout
Delhi went to polls on February 8. The capital recorded a 62.59 per cent voter turnout as announced by the Election Commission. However, the 'delay' was questioned by AAP as it was declared only on Sunday evening.
Party functionaries said though preparations are underway to celebrate the victory in the polls, whose results will be announced today, Kejriwal has asked party volunteers not to burst firecrackers as it contributes to pollution. (READ MORE)
Don't be surprised if BJP wins 55 seats, says confident Manoj Tiwari on counting day
Manoj Tiwari, BJP Delhi Chief: I am not nervous. I am confident that it will be a good day for BJP. We are coming to power in Delhi today. Don't be surprised if we win 55 seats. #DelhiResultspic.twitter.com/3xPHnd6qNf
Ahead of results, BJP leader Vijay Goel offers prayers
Delhi: BJP leader Vijay Goel offered prayers at Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place. Counting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi to begin at 8 am. #DelhiResultspic.twitter.com/CDbtQXGAqC
Arguably, the most significant feature of the Indian electoral scenario is the contrast between parliamentary and Assembly polls. If Modi is truly invincible, he should be so not only in parliamentary polls but also in state elections. (READ MORE)
AAP supporter reaches Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence with his children
#DelhiElections2020: An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporter reaches Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence with his children. Counting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi to begin at 8 am. pic.twitter.com/jFG9M6VZ4W
Delhi Traffic Police: Traffic movement will remain closed on Muni Maya Ram Marg near Guru Nanak Dev Institute of Technology (both carriageways) due to vote counting today.
Counting to begin at 8 am
Counting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi to begin at 8 am.
Accepting defeat, Manoj Tiwari hopes for 'less blame game, more work'
'Very confident that Arvind Kejriwal will work towards the betterment of the people of Delhi. We had a lot of expectations and we will look into our failures and see where we went wrong. This is the time to be strong and I request all BJP workers to stay positive. Extremely glad about the increase in vote share for the BJP in comparison to 2015. The Congress is as good as non-existent in Delhi. We will try that in future blame game reduces and work increases,' Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari said at a press conference in Delhi post his party’s defeat.BJP state chief Manoj Tiwari took responsibility for the party’s defeat. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)
You have done it: AAP showers love on 'Dilliwaalon'
Delhi you have done it!!!
For the first time in the history of India, an election has been won on the basis of work. pic.twitter.com/aPGms4Myfn
JP Nadda wishes Kejriwal, says will play role of 'constructive opposition'
While AAP celebrated its victory, BJP chief JP Nadda congratulated Arvind Kejriwal and AAP. While accepting the mandate of people, Nadda said 'We will play our role as a constructive opposition & raise public issues in the assembly.'
BJP set to lose sixth state election in two years
Delhi state BJP chief Manoj Tiwari had hoped to win 48 seats to enable the party to return to power in Delhi afer over two decades. However, these estimates proved to be incorrect. (READ MORE)
For his win in Delhi, Kejriwal thanks Lord Hanuman
Thanking Lord Hanuman for the sweeping victory in Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal prayed that 'Hanuman Ji keeps showing the right path to us so that we continue to serve people for the next five years.'
I love you Dilli waalon: A happy Arvind Kejriwal addresses public
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal addressed a massive public gathering near party headquarters. Thanking the people of Delhi, the CM said the result will 'lead to a new kind of politics.' Kejriwal will be retaining his post as the Chief Minister for a third consecutive time.
A few key takeways of Delhi result day
Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP is maintaining a strong lead in 63 seats while BJP is far behind at 7.
AAP leaders Atishi, Manish Sisodia, Raghav Chadha were among the big winners from the party.
Former AAP leader and current Congress member Alka Lamba lost from Chandini Chowk constituency.
In Okhla, which houses anti-CAA protestors hub Shaheen Bagh, AAP's Amanatullah Khan defeated BJP candidate.
BJP Delhi chief Manoj Tiwari conceded defeat and took 'full responsibility for BJP's performance.'
'Not Death of Congress,' said Delhi party chief Subhash Chopra after the grand old party was decimated.
Thanks Delhi for considering me your son: Victorious Arvind Kejriwal celebrates win
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal: I thank people of Delhi for reposing their faith in AAP for the third time. This the victory of the people who consider me as their son and voted for us. #DelhiElectionResultspic.twitter.com/Txq1O92tso
BJP puts up posters accepting defeat in Delhi polls
A poster in the Delhi BJP office has a photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and reads 'Victory doesn't makes us arrogant, defeat doesn't demoralise us'. (ALSO READ)
BJP's Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga admits defeat
क्या हार में क्या जीत में,किंचित नहीं भयभीत मैं । संघर्ष पथ पर जो भी मिला, यह भी सही वह भी सही। हरि नगर विधानसभा के सभी मतदाताओं का और सभी कार्यकर्ता मित्रों का हार्दिक धन्यवाद ।
Happy to become MLA again: Manish Sisoda after win
Delhi Deputy CM and Aam Aadmi Party's Manish Sisodia has won from Patparganj assembly constituency after giving a tough fight to BJP's Ravi Verma.
Aam Aadmi Party's Manish Sisodia: I am happy to become the MLA from Patparganj assembly constituency again. BJP tried to do politics of hate but people of Delhi chose a government that works for the people. #DelhiElectionResultspic.twitter.com/sQ5UZLHHNA
Politics of hatred did not work in Delhi: Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee, who made a phone call to AAP supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to congratulate him on his party's resounding success, later told media that the BJP was losing every poll. (READ MORE)
AAP's Atishi wins Delhi's Kalkaji seat
JUST IN | AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal to address media at 3.30 pm
AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal to address volunteers and media at party headquarters around 3.30 pm.
AAP leader Raghav Chadha celebrates with party workers after winning from Rajinder Nagar constituency. The 31-year-old national spokesperson is one of the party’s youngest candidates. (Photo | Express)
UPDATE | Trends show Manish Sisodia now leading in Patparganj
Delhi Deputy CM and Aam Aadmi Party's Manish Sisodia now leading by 3129 votes after 13th round of counting from Patparganj assembly constituency.
Celebrations begin: Kejriwal celebrates with wife as AAP takes lead
Party workers celebrate poll trends as Kejriwal set to retain Chief Minister post
AAP members and supporters celebrate as party set to retain power in New Delhi. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)
JUST IN | Manish Sisodia trails BJP's Ravi Negi by over 1000 votes
After 10th round of counting, Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia is trailing behind BJP's Ravi Negi by 1223 votes in Patparganj assembly constituency.
JUST IN | Manish Sisodia trails BJP's Ravi Negi by over 1000 votes
After 10th round of counting, Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia is trailing behind BJP's Ravi Negi by 1223 votes in Patparganj assembly constituency.
Not death of Congress: Party assures after second consecutive defeat in capital
'We will again strengthen the Congress at the ground level. We will continue to work for unity and integrity of the country. We do not discriminate, this has been the tradition of Congress.'
There is no dearth of Congress workers. Our strength will be seen in the upcoming municipal elections: @KirtiAzaad
'Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday dissolved the Sixth Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi with effect from February 11,' an official said. (READ MORE)
'Victory of work over hatred' says AAP's Amanatullah Khan
Leading from Okhla constituency, Amanatullah Khan, the AAP candidate, has strengthened his lead by a margin of 21,174 votes. Talking to reporters, Khan said the 'voters of Delhi have made the BJP and Amit Shah felt the current. This is the victory of work over hatred.'
Congratulations on resounding victory: Pinarayi Vijayan wishes Kejriwal-led AAP
Arvind Kejriwal has turned Delhi into a counter-Hindutva laboratory, writes Valson Thampu
The BJP, for all its mammoth efforts and the evident desperation to annex Delhi, has come a cropper. It is impossible to improve on the comprehensiveness, aggression and communal divisiveness of the campaign that the BJP mounted. (READ MORE)
Couldn't convince people of Delhi: BJP leaders concede defeat
BJP MP from East Delhi, Gautam Gambhir: We accept #DelhiElectionResults and congratulate Arvind Kejriwal & the people of Delhi. We tried our best but, probably, we could not convince the people of the state. I hope Delhi develops under the chief ministership of Arvind Kejriwal. pic.twitter.com/GO4HG7s5fI
JUST IN: AAP's Bandana Kumari wins Shalimar Bagh with 800 votes
The Election Commission officials announced that Aam Aadmi Party’s Bandana Kumari won by around 800 votes against Rekha Gupta of the Bharatiya Janata Party from Shalimar Bagh assembly constituency.
Congress decimated again: Sharmistha Mukherjee lists reasons for party's poor show
Congress, which ruled Delhi consecutively for 15 years from 1998 to 2013, could not manage to win a single seat in the last elections of 2015. (READ MORE)
