BJP’s sweeping win in Delhi assembly election has drawn global media attention, with many outlets portraying it as a significant political shift in the capital. The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to form its government in Delhi after a gap of more than 26 years as it won 48 of the 70 seats in the assembly election, the results of which were announced on Saturday. The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party secured victories from 22 seats and the Congress drew a blank for a third straight time.
The BJP’s resounding victory in the 2025 Delhi assembly election has also caught the attention of global media, with many outlets framing it as a major political shift in India’s capital.
The election outcome as a “landmark win” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, highlighting how the BJP’s campaign focused on governance, law and order, and infrastructure. “The victory underscores the party’s growing appeal in urban centers, particularly among middle-class voters who once backed AAP,” the report said.
The BJP’s return to power in Delhi a “major political comeback”, pointing out that AAP’s declining popularity and internal struggles played a role in its defeat. It also noted that the Congress, despite a marginal increase in its vote share, remained a distant player in the contest.
