In a closely watched Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypoll, Delhi rooting for AAP as BJP loses two seats in MCD bypoll has become the talk of the town. Despite BJP winning seven of the 12 contested wards, the party’s loss of two seats to AAP has drawn sharp criticism from Delhi’s Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal. With just ten months since losing power, AAP’s gains signal a possible resurgence in the capital’s political landscape.
Delhi rooting for AAP as BJP loses two seats in MCD bypoll: Election Results Breakdown
The by-elections, conducted on November 30, saw results declared recently. Here’s how the wards shaped up:
| Party | Wards Won |
|---|---|
| BJP | Shalimar Bagh B, Dichaon Kalan, Greater Kailash, Dwarka-B, Ashok Vihar, Vinod Nagar, Chandni Chowk |
| AAP | Mundka, Dakshinpuri, Naraina |
| Congress | Sangam Vihar |
| All India Forward Bloc | Chandni Mahal |
AAP’s victories in Mundka, Dakshinpuri, and Naraina reflect growing support in areas where the party’s welfare programs continue to resonate with voters. The BJP, while retaining an overall lead, faced an unexpected dent in its Delhi stronghold.
Kejriwal’s Reaction: Delhi rooting for AAP as BJP loses two seats in MCD bypoll
Kejriwal took to social media platform X to celebrate AAP’s performance and mock the BJP over its losses:
“In this corporation by-election, this time the Aam Aadmi Party fielded its dedicated workers, and the people of Delhi have made it clear through their mandate that public support is continuously strengthening towards the AAP.”
He added:
“In just 10 months, the public’s trust is once again rapidly returning towards the Aam Aadmi Party. Delhi is very soon returning towards positive politics and good works.”
The official AAP X account also highlighted BJP’s decline from nine seats to seven, emphasizing the party’s setbacks in the bypolls.
Political Implications: Delhi rooting for AAP as BJP loses two seats in MCD bypoll
While BJP retains 122 corporators and the mayoral chair, the loss of two seats indicates cracks in the party’s Delhi dominance. Key takeaways include:
- AAP gains morale boost: Winning three wards signals a possible resurgence for the party.
- Congress remains relevant: With a victory in Sangam Vihar, Congress maintains a foothold in Delhi politics.
- Voter turnout concerns: Only 38.5% turnout, pointing to rising apathy and questions about the mandate’s decisiveness.
The results also underline that AAP’s welfare-driven approach still resonates with select voters, while BJP’s electoral machinery faces challenges in fully consolidating power in urban pockets.
Bottomline
The 12-ward MCD bypoll highlights shifting voter sentiment. While BJP retains overall edge, AAP’s performance cannot be ignored. With Delhi citizens increasingly rooting for alternatives, these bypoll results may serve as a bellwether for upcoming municipal and assembly elections.
The main takeaway? Delhi rooting for AAP as BJP loses two seats in MCD bypoll underscores a political awakening in the city, signaling that urban voters are looking beyond traditional powerhouses.
