As counting for the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 continues, early trends indicate a significant development—Congress is leading in Badli, a constituency where the party has found support in the past. Congress candidate Devendra Yadav is currently ahead, while AAP’s Ajesh Yadav and BJP’s Deepak Chaudhary are trailing. If Congress secures the seat, it would mark its first victory in Delhi since 2013, breaking a decade-long electoral drought.
The Congress, which once dominated Delhi politics under Sheila Dikshit’s leadership, has struggled in recent years, failing to win a single seat in the 2015 and 2020 elections. Most exit polls had predicted another zero for the party in 2025, but the current trends suggest a potential upset. Badli, a constituency in North West Delhi, has historically been a battleground, and Congress’ lead here signals a possible shift in voter sentiment.
Meanwhile, the larger political contest remains heated between AAP and BJP, both vying for control of the 70-member Delhi Assembly. The BJP, which last governed Delhi in 1998, is looking to return to power after 27 years, while AAP is aiming for a fourth consecutive term under Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership.
So far, trends indicate a neck-and-neck fight with BJP crossing the majority mark as of 8:57 am. AAP, which won back-to-back elections in 2015 and 2020, is facing a strong challenge from the BJP, which is banking on anti-incumbency and exit poll projections that favoured its chances of winning a majority.
As of yet, BJP is leading the race with 42 seats and AAP is far behind at 26 according to Times Now. With counting still underway, it remains to be seen whether Congress can hold on to its lead in Badli or if the final results will confirm exit poll predictions. All eyes are on the constituency as the political landscape in Delhi unfolds.