TLDR;From BJP's dominance in 1993 🏆 to Sheila Dikshit's Congress era 🌹 (1998-2013) and AAP's smashing entry in 2013 🚀, Delhi's political scene has seen it all! Arvind Kejriwal's AAP clinched landslide wins in 2015 🎉 and 2020 💪, focusing on education, healthcare, and public services. With 2025 elections around the corner, the capital's political drama is far from over! ⚔️
Delhi's political scene has been a rollercoaster since 1993, with power shifting among major parties like the Congress, BJP, and AAP. Let's take a quick trip down memory lane to see how things have changed over the years. 🕰️
1993: BJP's Big Win 🏆
In the first Assembly elections after Delhi got its own legislature, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came out on top, grabbing 49 out of 70 seats. Madan Lal Khurana became the Chief Minister, marking the start of BJP's rule in the capital.
1998-2013: Congress Takes Over 🌹
The Indian National Congress, led by Sheila Dikshit, took charge in 1998, winning 52 seats. Sheila Dikshit served as Chief Minister for three straight terms, focusing on infrastructure and social programs.
2013: AAP's Surprise Entry 🚀
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a newbie in politics, made a splash by winning 28 seats. Arvind Kejriwal became Chief Minister with Congress's support but quit after just 49 days over the Jan Lokpal Bill issue.
2015: AAP's Landslide Victory 🎉
AAP came back strong, winning 67 out of 70 seats—a record win. Kejriwal returned as Chief Minister, focusing on education, healthcare, and public services.
2020: AAP Holds Its Ground 💪
AAP kept its hold on Delhi, winning 62 seats. The BJP got 8 seats, and Congress didn't win any. Kejriwal's focus on local issues and public services seemed to click with voters.
2025: The Battle Continues ⚔️
As the 2025 elections approach, AAP is dealing with anti-incumbency, while BJP and Congress are trying to win over voters. BJP has announced candidates like Parvesh Verma to challenge Kejriwal in New Delhi and Ramesh Bidhuri against CM Atishi in Kalkaji.
Changing Voter Numbers 📉
Some areas have seen a drop in voter numbers. For example, Delhi Cantonment's voter count fell by 39%, and New Delhi's by over 25% in the past five years. This could affect election results.
BSP's Consistent Efforts 🐘
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) plans to contest all 70 seats, as it has since 1993. Despite a drop in performance since winning two seats in 2008, the party remains active in Delhi politics.
What's Next? 🤔
With elections coming up, parties are gearing up for intense campaigns. Voter turnout, campaign strategies, and key issues will play big roles in deciding who leads Delhi next.
Your Turn! 🗣️
What do you think about Delhi's political journey? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 💬
