Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured victory in the Delhi elections, marking the party's first win in the capital in 27 years. The BJP clinched 48 out of the 70 seats in the assembly, as per the Indian Election Commission's data.
Modi expressed gratitude for the support, attributing the win to 'development' and 'good governance.' The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, trailed behind with 22 seats.
Delhi, a city of around 20 million residents, grapples with significant challenges such as housing accessibility and severe air pollution. The BJP's victory in Delhi is noteworthy as the party had not held power in the capital since 1998.
The AAP, known for its anti-corruption stance, had been governing Delhi since 2015. Kejriwal, in a video statement, accepted the election outcome graciously and extended congratulations to the BJP.
Notably, Kejriwal had faced corruption allegations just before the general elections last year, which his party attributed to the BJP. Modi's government, however, denied any involvement in the charges.
Modi, who secured a third term in the general elections last year, leads a coalition government after the BJP's majority in the national parliament was reduced. The US State Department had previously urged a fair legal process for Kejriwal, causing tensions with Modi's administration.
