Arvind Kejriwal Trails BJP’s Parvesh Verma in New Delhi Seat
As counting progresses in Delhi’s New Delhi constituency, BJP’s Parvesh Verma is leading with 25,057 votes, while AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal trails with 22,057 votes, a gap of over 3,000 votes. Congress’ Sandeep Dikshit has managed only 3,873 votes so far. With three rounds of counting left, the final outcome remains uncertain.
Delhi’s Political Landscape So Far
The overall Delhi Assembly election trends show BJP leading in 48 out of 70 seats, while AAP is ahead in 21 constituencies. Congress has failed to gain a lead in any seat. The majority mark for forming a government is 36 seats.
New Delhi: A High-Stakes Battle
The New Delhi seat has been a battleground for Arvind Kejriwal, Parvesh Verma, and Sandeep Dikshit. The constituency witnessed a voter turnout of 56.41%, and the result will determine whether Kejriwal retains his stronghold or if BJP makes a historic comeback in this key seat.
New Delhi Assembly Seat – Leading & Trailing
| Candidate | Party | Votes Secured | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parvesh Verma | BJP | 25,057 | Leading |
| Arvind Kejriwal | AAP | 22,057 | Trailing |
| Sandeep Dikshit | Congress | 3,873 | Trailing |
New Delhi’s Election History
- In 2020, Arvind Kejriwal defeated BJP’s Sunil Kumar Yadav by 21,687 votes.
- In 2013, Kejriwal made headlines by defeating Congress veteran Sheila Dikshit by over 25,000 votes.
- Congress dominated the seat from 1977 to 2013, with Sheila Dikshit holding power for multiple terms.
BJP’s Bid for Power & Congress’ Struggle
- BJP hasn’t won the New Delhi seat since 1977 and is now looking to break Kejriwal’s dominance.
- Congress, which ruled Delhi for 15 consecutive years until 2013, continues to struggle, with Sandeep Dikshit trying to reclaim lost ground.
With just a few rounds left, the fight for New Delhi is heating up, and all eyes are on whether Kejriwal can make a comeback or if BJP will finally reclaim the seat.
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