Overview

• The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) saw its vote share drop from 53.6% in the previous election to 43.55%, with 28 of its 43 sitting MLAs losing their seats.
• The BJP emerged as the dominant party in Delhi, marking a significant turnaround after years of underperformance in state-level elections.
• The Congress increased its vote share from 4.26% to 6.36% but failed to win any seats, highlighting its continued struggles in Delhi.
• The defeat has sparked internal challenges for AAP, with speculation about instability in its Punjab government and its role within the INDIA opposition bloc.
• The results underscore broader trends in Indian politics, including the growing professionalism of parties and the dominance of welfare-driven electoral strategies.