New Delhi, Feb 8: Delhi’s outgoing Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Atishi has secured victory from the Kalkaji Assembly constituency, defeating BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri by over 3,000 votes.

Extending gratitude to the people of her constituency Atishi remarked, “I want to thank the people of the Kalkaji Assembly for placing their trust in me.”

“I also want to express my gratitude to my entire team, who worked tirelessly at the grassroots level, enduring muscle power, hooliganism, and violence to reach out to the people. The mandate of the people of Delhi is clear, and we accept it. This is not a time for victory; this is a time for battle and the fight against BJP will continue,” she added.

However, despite her win, AAP is trailing in the overall election trends.

Meanwhile, as per the latest trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 47 out of 70 seats, positioning itself to secure a majority, while AAP is trailing with 23 seats. The results signal a major political shift in Delhi, with BJP making significant gains in AAP’s stronghold.

Earlier in the day AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal conceded defeat as election results showed the BJP securing a clear majority in the Delhi Assembly elections.

Kejriwal, who lost his New Delhi constituency seat to BJP’s Parvesh Verma, accepted the verdict with humility and extended congratulations to the winning party, the BJP.

“The election results for Delhi are out, and we humbly accept the people’s verdict. The decision of the public is paramount, and we respect it with all our heart,” Kejriwal said in a video message.

He congratulated the BJP for its victory and expressed hope that the party would fulfill the expectations of the people.

Lucknow: Accusing the BJP of “misusing” the electoral machinery to win elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said, “The true victory of PDA in Ayodhya in the Lok Sabha elections is many times greater than their false victory in the Milkipur Assembly and will always be so.” In a post on X, Yadav also said, “The BJP cannot face the growing power of PDA on the basis of votes, that is why it tries to win by misusing the electoral machinery.

“The level of manipulation of officials required to carry out such electoral fraud may be possible in one assembly constituency, but this ‘chaar sau beesee’ (apparently referring to cheating) will not work in 403 assembly constituencies. The BJP members also know this, that is why the BJP members postponed the bye-election of Milkipur,” he said.

Akhilesh Yadav Mocks BJP’s Milkipur Win As ‘False Victory’

“This is a false victory, which the BJP will never be able to celebrate by looking into their own eyes in the mirror. Their guilt and the fear of future defeat will keep them awake,” Yadav said.

The officials who have committed the crime of electoral fraud will be punished sooner or later, Yadav said.

“The BJP will use them and then let them go, they will not become their shield. When they lose their jobs and pension, they will alone suffer the punishment of a life of humiliation among their children, family and society,” he said.

The Milkipur bypoll was necessitated after Awadhesh Prasad vacated the seat following his election to the Lok Sabha last year.

While the SP is looking to retain the seat, the BJP sees the election as an opportunity to avenge its loss in Faizabad in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

In the 2022 Uttar Pradesh polls, Milkipur was the only seat the BJP lost in the Ayodhya district. While the BSP did not contest the bypoll, the Congress backed its alliance partner SP.

New Delhi, Feb 8: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal conceded defeat as election results showed the BJP securing a clear majority in the Delhi Assembly elections. Kejriwal, who lost his New Delhi constituency seat to BJP’s Parvesh Verma, accepted the verdict with humility and extended congratulations to the winning party, the BJP.

“The election results for Delhi are out, and we humbly accept the people’s verdict. The decision of the public is paramount, and we respect it with all our heart,” Kejriwal said in a video message.

He congratulated the BJP for its victory and expressed hope that the party would fulfill the expectations of the people. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the BJP on this win. I sincerely hope that they live up to the hopes and aspirations with which the people have given them this mandate,” he added.

Reflecting on AAP’s decade-long governance, Kejriwal highlighted his party’s contributions to education, healthcare, water, electricity, and infrastructure. “In the past ten years, we worked relentlessly to improve schools, hospitals, and essential services in Delhi. We strived to provide relief to people in every possible way and enhance the city’s infrastructure,” he said.

While acknowledging the electoral loss, Kejriwal assured that AAP would continue its service to the people and play a constructive opposition role. “We are not in politics for power. We see politics as a means to serve the people. Whether in government or opposition, we will stand by the people in their joys and sorrows, helping them in any way we can,” he stated.

Kejriwal also praised AAP workers for their dedication and resilience throughout the election. “I want to congratulate all AAP workers who fought this election with immense hard work and determination. They endured a lot but stood strong. I am proud of them,” he said.

As per the latest trends, the BJP is leading in 47 out of 70 seats, while AAP is trailing with 23 seats.

The results mark a significant shift in Delhi’s political landscape, with the BJP making strong inroads in the capital.