BJP is set to secure a secure a two-thirds majority, winning 48 seats. This performance mirrors BJP’s 1993 assembly elections, where the party won 49 seats. After a 32-year-long drought, reclaiming its dominance in Delhi. On the other hand, AAP, which was aiming for a hat-trick of victories, has not only lost power but also suffered a humiliating defeat. But seemingly the biggest loser of today’s election result is the Congress, which failed to even open its account has three key reasons to rejoice.
Congress’ Three Reasons to Celebrate
1. The Party That Ousted Congress from Power Has Now Fallen
AAP had ended Congress’ rule in Delhi, and now, Congress has played a crucial role in AAP’s defeat. The impact of Congress’ resurgence is evident in 12 assembly seats where AAP suffered losses due to Congress’ vote share. Notably, in two constituencies, AAP candidates lost by fewer than 400 votes.
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2. A Positive Shift in Congress’ Vote Share
For the first time in years, Congress has seen an upward trend in its vote share. In 2013, the party secured 24.6% of the votes, which plummeted to 9.7% in 2015 and further dropped to 4.26% in 2020. However, in this election, Congress has registered a modest but significant increase of 2.10%, raising its total vote share to 6.36%. While the party did not win any seats, this growth signals a potential revival. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has expressed confidence that the party’s vote share will continue to rise, eventually leading to a comeback in power.
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3. Punjab: A Bigger Opportunity for Congress
Congress sees a larger political advantage in Punjab following AAP’s crushing defeat in Delhi. The party believes that AAP’s internal factionalism will intensify, and the morale of its leaders and workers will be severely impacted. This, in turn, could benefit Congress, as BJP remains weak in Punjab, and the Shiromani Akali Dal has slipped to the third position.
In the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections, AAP won 92 out of 177 seats, forming the government under Bhagwant Mann’s leadership, while Congress secured 18 seats, finishing second. The Shiromani Akali Dal won three, BJP got two, and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) managed just one seat.
Congress leaders believe that AAP’s decline in Delhi will boost the morale of Congress workers across both states. This renewed enthusiasm, they hope, will help the party regain power in Punjab when the state goes to the polls in 2027.