As vote counting commenced for the Delhi Assembly elections, early trends indicate the BJP leading over the ruling AAP in a closely contested battle. At 8:30 am, Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP initially gained momentum, but the BJP soon surged ahead. The Congress, expected to perform poorly, is leading in just one seat.
Exit polls have projected a BJP victory, with Chanakya Strategies forecasting 39-44 seats for the party, while AAP is expected to secure 25-28 seats. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is eyeing a fourth consecutive term, while BJP aims for a comeback after 1998.
AAP leader Atishi remains optimistic, calling the election a battle between “good and evil.” Meanwhile, Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit refrained from commenting on a possible post-poll alliance. The vote counting is underway across 19 centers in Delhi under tight security. AAP is hoping to defy predictions, while BJP looks to reclaim the capital.
