Arvind Kejriwal (AAP) Election Result 2020 Live Coverage: Arvind Kejriwal appears set to win New Delhi constituency and return as Delhi CM for the third term as his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is on course of winning at least 63 seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly. As per the Election Commission data, Kejriwal has got 26, 626 votes so far. BJP’s Sunil Kumar Yadav is a distant second with 12, 349 votes. Kejriwal has won the New Delhi seat twice before in 2015 and 2013. In 2015, he defeated BJP candidate Nupur Sharma by a margin of over 31,000 votes and in 2013, Kejriwal proved to be a ‘giant killer’ as he grabbed the seat defeating former Delhi CM late Sheila Dikshit a margin of 25,864 votes. This time, Kejriwal is being challenged by BJP’s Sunil Yadav and Congress’ Romesh Sabharwal. As many as 28 candidates contested the February 8 Assembly election from New Delhi seat. While Exit Polls have predicted an easy victory from Arvind Kejriwal, the BJP has been claiming that results will be ‘startling’. Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari has said rejected the predictions, adding that all ‘exit polls will fail’. Tiwari went on to add that the BJP will form government in Delhi winning over 48 seats.
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Addressing party workers at AAP office after his party swept Delhi Assembly Election, Arvind Kejriwal said described the victory as that of people of Delhi. He said that the politics of 'work and development' has won. "I thank people of Delhi for reposing their faith in AAP for the third time. This the victory of the people who consider me as their son and voted for us," Kejriwal said.
AAP national convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal celebrates his party's super show in Delhi Assembly Election 2020 by cutting cake at party headquarters. February 11 also happened to be the birthday of Kejriwal's wife Sunita.
AAP national convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal celebrates his party's super show in Delhi Assembly Election 2020 by cutting cake at party headquarters. February 11 also happened to be the birthday of Kejriwal's wife Sunita.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kapil Mishra has conceded defeat form Model Town seat and said that results show that BJP has failed to connect with the people. "I congratulate Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal for the excellent victory. BJP has lost the fifth state election in a row. It means we have somewhere failed to connect with the people of Delhi," Mishra, who was a minister in the previous government, said.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kapil Mishra has conceded defeat form Model Town seat and said that results show that BJP has failed to connect with the people. "I congratulate Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal for the excellent victory. BJP has lost the fifth state election in a row. It means we have somewhere failed to connect with the people of Delhi," Mishra, who was a minister in the previous government, said.
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor, who was roped in by the AAP ahead of Delhi Assembly election to chalk out strategy, met Aam Aadmi Party national conever Arvind Kejriwal at the party office to congratulate him for the party's win. The AAP is set to return to power in Delhi.
Arvind Kejriwal has taken a comfortable lead from New Delhi Assembly seat as counting of votes for Assembly elections continues. As per the Election Commission data, Kejriwal has got 17, 756 votes so far. BJP's Sunil Kumar Yadav is a distant second with 7, 941 votes.
Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) appears closing in on a second term in Delhi. The official Election Commission trends show that the Aam Aadmi Party is leading on 45 seats and Bharatiya Janata Party leading on 19 seats. Kejriwal himself is ahead from New Delhi seat, while his deputy Manish Sisodia is engaged in a tense battle against BJP Ravi Negi.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has taken a lead of over 4000 votes from New Delhi seat. Initial trends show that the AAP is set to return to power in Delhi, however, a clearer picture is expected to emerge later.
With the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) appearing set to retain power in Delhi, a poster at party office in Delhi said that it will 'Kejriwal vs Modi' battle in 2024. The Delhi Assembly Election 2020 was seen as a direct contest between Kejriwal and PM Modi and as far as the trends show, the Delhi CM is winning this contest comfortably.
With trends showing the Aam Aadmi Party set to form government in Delhi with comfortable victory, celebrations have begun at the party office. Hundreds of party workers have arrived at the headquarters. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who is leading from New Delhi seat, has also reached the party office.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal has reached party headquarters. The AAP has taken a comprehensive lead as counting of votes for Delhi Assembly election continues. As per the trends available at 8:50 am, AAP is ahead on 54 seats, BJP 14, Congress 1 seat.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said he is confident of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) retaining power in the national capital. Sisodia said people have voted for the work AAP has done.
Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari is confident that his party will the Delhi Assembly Election. Tiwari said the BJP could win over 50 seats. " I am not nervous. I am confident that it will be a good day for BJP. We are coming to power in Delhi today. Don't be surprised if we win 55 seats," news agency ANI quoted Tiwari, as saying.
Counting of votes for Delhi Assembly elections held on February 8 has started and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has taken a comprehensive initial lead. The AAP is ahead on 32 seats, BJP on 10. The Congress is yet to open its account. A party or alliance needs 36 seats to form government in the 70-member Delhi Assembly.