Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed her happiness on the Delhi Assembly election outcome as trends show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in 43 of the 70 seats, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) trailing at 16. With the BJP poised to form the government in Delhi after 26 years, Sitharaman highlighted the importance of Delhi having a government that serves the needs of its people in alignment with the nation’s aspirations for “Viksit Bharat” by 2047.
Delhi’s Future
Speaking to the media after addressing the post-Budget meeting with the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank, Sitharaman stated, “It is crucial that Delhi gets a government which serves its people, focusing on human development, infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and healthcare.” She emphasised that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, Delhi’s government must work toward fulfilling the aspirations of its citizens while contributing to India’s broader national goals.
Later in a tweet, Sitharaman thanked the voters of Delhi for their faith in the BJP, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the party’s workers. She credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and BJP President JP Nadda for guiding the party toward this potential victory. The Finance Minister’s comments come as BJP workers, already celebrating the anticipated return to power, gather outside the party office in New Delhi.
BJP surge ahead of AAP
While the BJP celebrates its strong lead, AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal, who was once leading in New Delhi, is now trailing, with Atishi holding on to a lead. Manish Sisodia, another key figure in AAP, has already conceded defeat. As the results unfold, it is clear that BJP’s campaign, particularly targeting AAP’s governance over issues like the Yamuna River and the renovation of Kejriwal’s residence, has resonated with Delhi voters.
With a voter turnout of 60.54% and the majority mark set at 36, the BJP is set to reclaim power in Delhi after a long wait, marking a new chapter in the national capital’s political landscape.