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Delhi resonates with 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'; AAP's sweeping victory over BJP and Congress
In a sweeping victory, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday decimated BJP and Congress by recorded a landslide victory and secures 67 seats of the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections, halting the the Modi juggernaut in its tracks.
Updated : Feb 11, 2015, 10:46 AM IST
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Halting the Modi juggernaut, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today scored a landslide victory in the Delhi Assembly election by snatching 67 of the 70 seats after steamrolling BJP leaving it with only three seats and decimating Congress which drew a blank.
In an election that was billed by the opposition as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the AAP tornado threw veterans of both BJP and Congress into the electoral dustbin in their traditional bastions. BJP leaders accepted the defeat as a "setback" but dismissed suggestions that it was a vote against the Modi government's performance.
Live Updates
Post Delhi defeat, PM Narendra Modi holds deliberations with Cabinet colleagues
Immediately after the meeting of the Union Cabinet was over, the Prime Minister had a discussion for one-and-a-half hours with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Chemical and Fertilisers Minister Ananth Kumar, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot.
With BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi suffering a shocking defeat in the Delhi polls, her husband Brij Bedi feels that one of the reasons for her loss was BJP cadre's failure to support her in the elections.
More than a Modi wave this was an anti BJP wave: MG Vaidya, RSS on #DelhiPollResults
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015
Yoga Guru spiritual master Ramdev Baba congratulates Kejriwal over historic win
Congratulate Kejriwal ji on this historic win, he will win hearts of people of Delhi: Baba Ramdev pic.twitter.com/BsqntwqBdO
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015
Blamegame within BJP begins
As BJP suffered a humiliating loss in Delhi Assembly elections, senior leader and Haryana minister Anil Vij on Tuesday criticised the party's strategy and said it should not have "imported leaders".
Haryana BJP minister blames BJP's strategy for Delhi poll debacle http://t.co/Dc1nsLQxVo
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Agree with Anna Hajare that Delhi poll result is Modi's defeat: Uddhav Thackeray
AAP's win is a glory of democracy. Will go to Kejriwal's swearing-in ceremony if I am invited. Agree with Anna Hajare that Delhi poll result is Modi's defeat: Uddhav Thackeray
Manish Sisodia wins
AAP leader Manish Sisodia wins from Patparganj constituency defeating BJP's Vinod Kumar Binny by over 24,000 votes.
Kejriwal defeats BJP's Nupur Sharma by over 31,000 votes
Arvind Kejriwal handed down a crushing defeat to BJP's Nupur Sharma by 31,583 votes from the prestigious New Delhi constituency. While Kejriwal bagged 57,213 votes, Sharma could manage 25,630 votes.
I think I haven't lost, I did my best, I would lose if I hadn't done my best : Kiran Bedi
BJP's chief Ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not the Chief Ministerial candidate and that's why he shouldn't take any responsibility.
Speaking to media, Bedi said, " I think I haven't lost, I did my best, I would lose if I hadn't done my best. Let the BJP introspect why they have lost."
She further added, "BJP gave me candidature without taking a single rupee from me. This is rare. I thank them for this."
"I am sorry, I could not live upto BJP's expectations," she added.
Praising Arvind Kejriwal she added, "I am a defeated candidate today. I have faith that Arvind's leadership and his team will give the poor of Delhi everything he promised."
Delhi Polls: I think I haven't lost, I did my best, I would lose if I hadn't done my best: Kiran Bedi http://t.co/egqdvaEy58 #Delhi2015
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Arvind Kejriwal will take oath as Delhi Chief Minister on February 14 at Ramlila Maidan: AAP leader Ashutosh
Delhi Polls: "Thank you Sunita for always being there", tweetpics Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Polls: "Thank you Sunita for always being there", tweetpics Arvind Kejriwal http://t.co/egqdvaEy58 #Delhi2015 pic.twitter.com/KZSUbv2DKY
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
BJP chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi defeated by AAP's SK Bagga in Krishna Nagar
BJP accepts people’s verdict in all humility: Ravi Shankar Prasad
“It is very clear that the Aam Aadmi Party is making extraordinary gains in Delhi. My congratulations to their emerging victory in Delhi and to Kejriwal. Now, let them govern well and deliver in Delhi,” said Ravi Shankar Prasad
BJP leader Jagidsh Mukhi defeated by AAP's Rajesh Rishi from Janakpuri constituency; Another BJP candidate Vijender Gupta wins from Rohini.
Arvind Kejriwal says this win has scared me
After a landslide victory in the Delhi assembly polls, AAP chief chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that this win is very scary. He said, "The kind of support people of Delhi have given us, I would like to tell all workers and MLAs not be arrogant."
Addressing media, Arvind Kejriwal said, "Don't get arrogant, Congress and BJP were defeated because of arrogance. I appeal to all my MLAs and our workers, do not be arrogant at all. Delhi will also punish the party after 5 years if it becomes arrogant."
Kejriwal said, "We have to work together for Delhi, I alone cannot do anything. I am a very small person (Mai bahut chhota admi hun). I am sure together with the people we can make Delhi a place of which everyone will be proud."
He further added, "It is a victory of truth. We will always walk the path of truth. People of Delhi have achieved something spectacular and I salute them."
Arvind Kejriwal calls on Anna hazare, seeks blessings
Arvind Kejriwal watching election result trends
Delhi Polls: Arvind Kejriwal watching election result trends http://t.co/egqdvaEy58 #Delhi2015 (Pic-ANI) pic.twitter.com/82PN0eRlMO
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Kiran Bedi leading from Krishna Nagar
Delhi Polls Live: Kiran Bedi leading from Krishna Nagar #Delhi2015 #DelhiElections http://t.co/egqdvaEy58
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Ajay Maken congratulates Kejriwal
Delhi polls: Ajay Maken congratulates Kejriwal. Says I hope Kejriwal will fullfill promises he has made. #Delhi2015 http://t.co/egqdvaEy58
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Kiran Bedi congratulates Arvind Kejriwal
Full marks to Arvind. Congratulations. Now take Delhi to the heights it belongs to. Make it a world class city, tweets Kiran Bedi
Full marks to Arvind. Congratulations. Now take Delhi to the heights it belongs to. Make it a world class city..
— Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) February 10, 2015
PM Narendra Modi calls up Arvind Kejriwal, congratulates him for the win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls up Arvind Kejriwal to congratulate him on his win. PM assures Kejriwal of Centre's complete support in the development of Delhi.
Spoke to @ArvindKejriwal & congratulated him on the win. Assured him Centre's complete support in the development of Delhi.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 10, 2015
Breaking: PM Narendra Modi calls up Arvind Kejriwal, congratulates him for the win #DelhiPollResults http://t.co/egqdvaW9tI
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Live: My congratulations to all the Delhi voters, AAP workers and leaders for big victory: Mamata Banerje tweets http://t.co/egqdvaEy58
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Reactions are pouring in from all the major political parties. | Sombre Congress looking for introspection
Congress has faced worst challenges, quite confident that we can come back: PC Chacko, Cong #DelhiPollResults pic.twitter.com/fuJu7QWq8F
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015
Joyous scenes outside AAP headquarters
Vijay Vinamrata sikhati hai,badi zimmedaari vijay ke saath ati hain: Kumar Vishwas to party workers #DelhiPollResults pic.twitter.com/FDTOdETEmS
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015
BJP chastened after severe drubbing
There must have been some shortcomings, party will intropsect and discuss: Manoj Tiwari, BJP #DelhiPollResults pic.twitter.com/m0LfApW1o4
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015
Arvind Kejriwal has hailed this great AAP win as that of people's victory. In an interview to a TV channel, he has said that ending corruption and VIP culture in Delhi will be his top priority.
AAP takes lead on 45 seats, BJP chief ministerial candidate trailing
Congress candidate Ajay Maken trailing by 3436 votes from Sadar Bazar
Celebration at AAP office in Mumbai | AAP leading on 29 seats
Live: Celebration at AAP office in Mumbai | AAP leading on 29 seats http://t.co/egqdvaEy58 @AamAadmiParty (Pic-ANI) pic.twitter.com/dXNawxCq3g
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Congress leading on 5 seats | BJP on 11 seats | AAP on 25 seats
Delhi Polls Live: AAP establishes clear lead over BJP
Let the result come out, will speak then, says Congress' Ajay Maken
Initial trends suggest neck and neck fight between AAP and BJP
AAP candidate Somnath Bharti, Manish Sisodia leading.
Sharmishtha Mukherjee of Congress trailing, BSP candidate leading in Greater Kailash
Jagdish Mukhi of BJP leads in Janakpuri, Rakhi Birla of AAP in Mangolpuri
PM Narendra Modi's statements didn't go well with people: Kumar Vishwas
Sweet distribution begins outside Kiran Bedi's residence
Live:As BJP takes early lead on 3 seats,sweet distribution begins outside Kiran Bedi's residence #Delhi2015 (Pic-ANI) pic.twitter.com/YaNsbB2CSC
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Early leads
Live: AAP and BJP takes lead on three seats, Congress leading on one seat http://t.co/egqdvaEy58 #Delhi2015 #DelhiElectionResults
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Delhi Polls Live: Vijender Gupta of BJP leads in Rohini http://t.co/egqdvaEy58 #Delhi2015 (Pic-ANI)
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Congress headquarters in Delhi
Live: Visuals from outside Congress headquarters in Delhi http://t.co/egqdvaEy58 #Delhi2015 (Pic-ANI) pic.twitter.com/FYxrYU0asL
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Live: First lead in BJP's favour http://t.co/egqdvaEy58 #DelhiElection2015 #Delhi2015
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Counting of votes begins; will exit polls come true?
Preparations for Delhi Assembly election results at BJP office
Preparations for Delhi Assembly election results at BJP office #DelhiPollResults pic.twitter.com/XqIsPM5yS3
— ANI (@ANI_news) February 10, 2015
Do pray. Prayers are very powerful, tweets Arvind Kejriwal
Live: "All the very best Delhiites. Do pray. Prayers are v powerful", tweets Arvind Kejriwal http://t.co/egqdvaEy58 pic.twitter.com/kuEx4aGWbn
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
We will win today, says AAP leader Kumar Vishwas
Live: We will win today, says AAP leader Kumar Vishwas #Delhisdna #DelhiElections #Delhi2015 http://t.co/egqdvaEy58 pic.twitter.com/YQxG3DSd7B
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Outside Arvind Kejriwal's home in Kaushambi, a tiny supporter
Live: Volunteers outside Arvind Kejriwal's house http://t.co/egqdvaEy58 #Delhisdna (Pic-ANI) pic.twitter.com/xvU7xuqp5z
— dna (@dna) February 10, 2015
Background
The Congress, which had ruled Delhi for 15 years till December, 2013 has been projected to get at most five seats.
The Burari constituency in North Delhi has a maximum of 18 candidates while the Ambedkar Nagar seat in South Delhi has the lowest number of contenders at four. There are 63 contesting women candidates in this election as against 71 in 2013.
The assembly election, held for the second time in little over one year, has been largely a direct contest between BJP and a resurgent AAP which has put up a tough fight under Arvind Kejriwal's leadership.
The number of candidates from recognised national and state parties is 296 while 183 candidates belong to registered parties and there are 194 Independent nominees.
